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Summary
The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+13)
Critics 61Audiences 74GoodWatch 54
Time to watch it all
8 h
8 episodes, about 60 min each
An episode a night: done in 8 nights.
Reach
To rent or buy in 1 countries
First aired
2009
June 24, 2009
Ended 2009
Genres
Action & AdventureDramaLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
HungarianRated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
24 people
James Purefoy8 episodes
Neve CampbellOlivia Maidstone8 episodes
Michael Kenneth Williams8 episodes
Lindy BoothA.J. Butterfield8 episodes
Jesse L. MartinPhilip Maidstone8 episodes
Treva Etienne2 episodes
Krista Allen2 episodes
Karel Roden1 episode
Marcel Iureș1 episode
Lucy Brown1 episode
Sarita Choudhury1 episode
Eve GordonBrenda Fitzsimmons1 episode
Nick Chinlund1 episode
Jesse Lee SofferDean Fitzsimmons1 episode
David Clennon1 episode
Eddie McGeeBill1 episode
Lambert Wilson1 episode
Kari MatchettRenee Adams1 episode
Mark PellegrinoWalter Kerabatsos1 episode
Reno WilsonHaitian1 episode
Adriana NeubauerováRaya Kleiner1 episode
Alyy KhanIndian Army Regimental Commander1 episode
Tanit PhoenixLap Dancer1 episode
Danielle VasinovaCarol1 episode
Directing · 6
- Jonas Pate Director
- Peter Horton Director
- John Strickland Director
- Charles Beeson Director
- Andy Wilson Director
- Duane Clark Director
Writing · 5
- Tom Fontana Writer, Story, Creator
- Barry Levinson Writer
- John McNamara Writer
- Hannah Shakespeare Writer
- Jim Juvonen Story
Production · 5
- Charlie Corwin Producer, Story
- Nigel Marchant Producer
- Nancy Bishop Casting
- Suzanne M. Smith Casting
- Jeanie Bacharach Casting
Camera · 1
- Keith Smith Dolly Grip
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Tania Couper Hairstylist
Tropes
The Philanthropist episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Pilot, 7.7
- S1 E2 Myanmar, 7.8
- S1 E3 Paris, 8.0
- S1 E4 Nigeria Part II, 7.5
- S1 E5 Kosovo, 7.3
- S1 E6 San Diego, 7.5
- S1 E7 Kashmir, 7.2
- S1 E8 Haiti, 7.8
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