The Philadelphia Story (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1940, The Philadelphia Story is a comedy and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 113 minutes. “Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
Who’s in it. The Philadelphia Story stars Cary Grant as C.K. Dexter Haven, Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, James Stewart as Macaulay 'Mike' Connor and Ruth Hussey as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Philadelphia Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 The Philadelphia Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Philadelphia Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Philadelphia Story (1940)?
- In US, The Philadelphia Story is available to stream on Philo, 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 The Philadelphia Story worth watching?
- The Philadelphia Story holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Philadelphia Story?
- The Philadelphia Story stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey and John Howard.
- When was The Philadelphia Story released?
- The Philadelphia Story was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.