Film · 1993

Philadelphia

Name: Philadelphia
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993-12-22
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Roger Corman, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Anna Deavere Smith, Joanne Woodward

Directed by Jonathan Demme · starring Roger Corman, Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington

2 h 5 min
12
Drama
USA
Released in the UK 24 February 1994

7.8 Users27 votes

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Synopsis

When a rising star at a prestigious Philadelphia law firm is found out to be gay and HIV-positive, he is fired under false pretenses and takes his employers to court.

Drama

Where to watch Philadelphia

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The essentials

Runtime: 125 min2 hours and 5 minutes
Budget: $26mColumbia Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Philadelphia?: 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Philadelphia released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 24 February 1994.
Who directed Philadelphia?: Jonathan Demme.
Who is in Philadelphia?: It stars Roger Corman, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Anna Deavere Smith.
Where can I watch Philadelphia?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.

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Cast

Full cast (20)

Director: Jonathan Demme
Writers: Ron Nyswaner
Producers: Jonathan Demme

Reviews

7.8 27 votes

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Awards

All the awards

Academy Awards (Oscars) 1994 2 of 6 nominations Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
BAFTA Awards 1995 1 nomination