Philadelphia
Seen it?1993 | 126 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it won 2 Oscars. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved 12 Angry Men or Bridget Jones's Diary, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Actor, Best Original Song. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$207 million worldwide on a $26 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 596K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme
- Tom HanksAndrew Beckett
- Denzel WashingtonJoe Miller
- Jason RobardsCharles Wheeler
- Mary SteenburgenBelinda Conine
- Antonio BanderasMiguel Alvarez
- Ron VawterBob Seidman
- Robert RidgelyWalter Kenton
- Charles NapierJudge Garnett
- Lisa SummerourLisa Miller
- Obba BabatundéJerome Green