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Philadelphia, Here I Come

1975·Movie
1h 35min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Growing up, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Friel contrasts Gar's cloistered emotional life with his gregarious social persona by portraying him as two distinct characters, a public self (Donal McCann) and a private self (Des Cave).
Irish DramaComing-of-AgeEmotional TurmoilInner ConflictNostalgic ReflectionFamily RelationshipsSocietal ExpectationsPsychological DepthMelancholy Tone

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Where can I stream Philadelphia, Here I Come legally?

Philadelphia, Here I Come is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Philadelphia, Here I Come worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Philadelphia, Here I Come?

1 h 35 min

Philadelphia, Here I Come runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Philadelphia, Here I Come in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Philadelphia, Here I Come?

4CAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Philadelphia, Here I Come in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.