Audrey's Children

Audrey's Children (2025)

Philadelphia. 1969. British physician, Dr. Audrey Evans, is newly recruited to a world-renowned children’s hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments, purchase the first Ronald McDonald House for families of patients and, ultimately, impact the lives of millions of children around the world. Based on a true story.

Date of release
2025-03-28
TMDB
7.7 / 10 (15)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
Director
Ami Canaan Mann

Casting

Interesting facts

Audrey's Children is a 2024 American biographical drama film directed by Ami Canaan Mann and written by Julia Fisher Farbman. Natalie Dormer stars as healthcare pioneer and Ronald McDonald House Charities co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans, who served as Chief of Pediatric Oncology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Jimmi Simpson, Brandon Micheal Hall, Julianna Layne, and Clancy Brown co-star.

Production

Ami Canaan Mann was announced as director of the biopic in May 2022. The script is from Julia Fisher Farbman based on years of research and conversations with Dr Evans herself, who reportedly supported the film. Farbman had, in 2016, profiled Evans for the Amazon Prime series Modern Hero Farbman also acts as producer alongside Bradley Gallo and Michael Helfant for Amasia Entertainment.

In July 2022, Natalie Dormer was cast in the lead role for the film. In September 2022, Clancy Brown, Brandon Micheal Hall, Jimmi Simpson and Evelyn Giovine were added to the cast.

In September 2022, principal photography was scheduled for locations in Philadelphia. Filming locations included Center City. Filming had wrapped prior to the end of November 2022.

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