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Philadelphia

1993Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes81%89%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.

Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.

Feels like

  • Legal Drama
  • Social Justice
  • AIDS Epidemic
  • Discrimination & Prejudice
  • Powerful Performances
  • Emotional & Moving
  • Human Rights
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Courtroom Battle

Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Written by
Ron Nyswaner
Produced by
Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

December 22, 1993 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
December 22, 1993
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$207 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Foregone Conclusion, The Un-Reveal, But Not Too Gay +9

  • Foregone Conclusion
  • The Un-Reveal
  • But Not Too Gay
  • Mythology Gag
  • Heteronormative Crusader
  • Ivy League for Everyone
  • Satellite Character
  • Fan Disservice
  • Obligatory Joke
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Gay Aesop
  • Faux Affably Evil

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Philadelphia?"

Questions about Philadelphia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Philadelphia?

Fawesome

In the United States, Philadelphia is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Philadelphia worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Philadelphia okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Philadelphia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Philadelphia a box office hit?

Budget$26 million
Box office$207 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $26 million to make and earned $207 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Philadelphia use?

Foregone ConclusionThe Un-RevealBut Not Too GayMythology GagHeteronormative CrusaderIvy League for EveryoneSatellite CharacterFan DisserviceObligatory JokeBittersweet EndingGay AesopFaux Affably Eviland 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Foregone Conclusion, The Un-Reveal, and But Not Too Gay.