Philadelphia
"No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system."
Originally released in 1993. Philadelphia is a drama film. directed by Jonathan Demme. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, and Jason Robards
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (4,508 votes)
Budget
$26M
Production budget
Box Office
$206.7M
7.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
as Andrew Beckett
Denzel Washington
as Joe Miller
Jason Robards
as Charles Wheeler
Mary Steenburgen
as Belinda Conine
Antonio Banderas
as Miguel Alvarez
Ron Vawter
as Bob Seidman
Robert Ridgely
as Walter Kenton
Charles Napier
as Judge Garnett
Lisa Summerour
as Lisa Miller
Obba Babatundé
as Jerome Green
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $26,000,000
- Revenue
- $206,678,440
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Clinica Estetico
- A Luta Continua
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philadelphia 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...
Who directed Philadelphia?
Philadelphia was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Philadelphia released?
Philadelphia was released on December 22, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Philadelphia?
The main cast of Philadelphia includes Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas.
Is Philadelphia worth watching?
Philadelphia has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 4,508 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.