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The Philadelphia Story

1940Movie1 h 53 minNR

ComedyRomance
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic967.2Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Screwball
  • Witty Banter
  • Charming Performances
  • Class Conflict
  • Sophisticated Humor
  • Feel-Good
  • Engaging Story

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
George Cukor
Written by
Donald Ogden Stewart, Waldo Salt
Produced by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 5, 1940 · 1 h 53 min · NR

Released
December 5, 1940
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$914,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Prophetic Name, Hair of the Dog, Nice, Mean, and In-Between +9

  • Prophetic Name
  • Hair of the Dog
  • Nice, Mean, and In-Between
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Phrase Catcher
  • Nothing Exciting Ever Happens Here
  • Maybe Ever After
  • Shotgun Wedding
  • Love Confessor

12 of 100 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Philadelphia Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Philadelphia Story?

PlexMometuTubi TV

In the United States, The Philadelphia Story is free with ads on Plex, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Philadelphia Story worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Philadelphia Story okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Philadelphia Story good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Philadelphia Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Philadelphia Story use?

Prophetic NameHair of the DogNice, Mean, and In-BetweenCalling the Old Man OutBelligerent Sexual TensionShipper on DeckActually Pretty FunnyPhrase CatcherNothing Exciting Ever Happens HereMaybe Ever AfterShotgun WeddingLove Confessorand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including Prophetic Name, Hair of the Dog, and Nice, Mean, and In-Between.