The Young Philadelphians (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1959, The Young Philadelphians is a drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 136 minutes. “Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on Philadelphian lawyer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
Who’s in it. The Young Philadelphians stars Paul Newman as Anthony Judson Lawrence, Barbara Rush as Joan Dickinson, Alexis Smith as Carol Wharton and Brian Keith as Mike Flanagan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Young Philadelphians has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Philadelphians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Philadelphians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Philadelphians (1959)?
- In US, The Young Philadelphians is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Philadelphians worth watching?
- The Young Philadelphians holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?
- The Young Philadelphians stars Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith and Diane Brewster.
- When was The Young Philadelphians released?
- The Young Philadelphians was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.