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Philadelphia, Here I Come

1975Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about growing up and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

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).

Feels like

  • Irish Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Inner Conflict
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Family Relationships
  • Societal Expectations
  • Psychological Depth
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
John Quested
Written by
Brian Friel
Produced by
John Quested
Music by
Marc Wilkinson

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 1975 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released
June 1, 1975
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland
Available in
3 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Philadelphia, Here I Come?"

Questions about Philadelphia, Here I Come

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Where can I stream Philadelphia, Here I Come?

KanopyPlexKino Film CollectionTubi TV

In the United States, Philadelphia, Here I Come streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Philadelphia, Here I Come worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Philadelphia, Here I Come plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Philadelphia, Here I Come good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.