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77% Critic Match
Philadelphia
“No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.”
7.7 / 10• 1993• 2h 6m•PG-13• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tom Hanks
Andrew Beckett
Lead
Denzel Washington
Joe Miller
Jason Robards
Charles Wheeler
Mary Steenburgen
Belinda Conine
Antonio Banderas
Miguel Alvarez
Ron Vawter
Bob Seidman
Robert Ridgely
Walter Kenton
Charles Napier
Judge Garnett
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonathan Demme's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Philadelphia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
