Philadelphia (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1993, Philadelphia is a drama film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 126 minutes. “No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Philadelphia stars Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett, Denzel Washington as Joe Miller, Jason Robards as Charles Wheeler and Mary Steenburgen as Belinda Conine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Philadelphia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $206.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and 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 Philadelphia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Philadelphia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Philadelphia (1993)?
- In US, Philadelphia is available to stream on Hulu, and 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 Philadelphia worth watching?
- Philadelphia holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia stars Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen and Antonio Banderas.
- When was Philadelphia released?
- Philadelphia was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.