Philanthropy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Philanthropy is a comedy and drama film directed by Nae Caranfil, running about 110 minutes. “The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 21st century Bucharest, to go out in the city on Saturday evening on the arm of a beautiful woman is a risky financial investment. Ovidiu, an unassuming high school teacher, never could afford it. Looking for a source of income more substantial than a teacher's salary, Ovidiu plunges into a fabulous world – the beggar mob.
Who’s in it. Philanthropy stars Mircea Diaconu as Ovidiu Gorea, Gheorghe Dinică as Pavel Puiuț, Mara Nicolescu as Miruna and Viorica Vodă as Diana Dobrovicescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Philanthropy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Philanthropy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Philanthropy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Philanthropy (2002)?
- In GB, Philanthropy is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Philanthropy worth watching?
- Philanthropy holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Philanthropy?
- Philanthropy stars Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinică, Mara Nicolescu, Viorica Vodă and Anamaria Marinca.
- When was Philanthropy released?
- Philanthropy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.