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The Young Philadelphians

1959·Movie
2h 16min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Class and money, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.

Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
Social LadderEthical DilemmasRomantic DramaLegal IntrigueClass ConflictCharacter-Driven1950s PhiladelphiaEmotional ComplexityAmbition and Morality

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Young Philadelphians legally?

The Young Philadelphians is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Young Philadelphians worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Young Philadelphians rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Young Philadelphians?

2 h 16 min

The Young Philadelphians runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Young Philadelphians?

Critics71
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see The Young Philadelphians much the same way.

What language is The Young Philadelphians in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Young Philadelphians?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Young Philadelphians in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.