The Philanthropist (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, The Philanthropist is an action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others.[4] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5] The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.
Who’s in it. The Philanthropist stars James Purefoy, Neve Campbell as Olivia Maidstone, Michael Kenneth Williams and Lindy Booth as A.J. Butterfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Philanthropist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Philanthropist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Philanthropist tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Philanthropist (2009)?
- In AU, The Philanthropist is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Philanthropist worth watching?
- The Philanthropist holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Philanthropist?
- The Philanthropist stars James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth and Jesse L. Martin.
- When was The Philanthropist released?
- The Philanthropist was released in 2009.