Movie

The Young Philadelphians

“Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.”

★ 7.4(57)19592h 16m

The Young Philadelphians is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in Austria. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Young Philadelphians

🇦🇹 Austria

Good to know

Director: Vincent Sherman
Release date: 1959-05-21
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians is a 1959 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Paul Newman, Barbara Rush and Alexis Smith. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Young Philadelphians in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.

Cast

Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence

Barbara Rush

Joan Dickinson

Alexis Smith

Carol Wharton

Brian Keith

Mike Flanagan

Diane Brewster

Kate Judson Lawrence

Billie Burke

Mrs. J. Arthur Allen

John Williams

Gilbert Dickinson

Robert Vaughn

Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn

Otto Kruger

John Marshall Wharton

Paul Picerni

Louis Donetti

Robert Douglas

Uncle Morton Stearnes

Frank Conroy

Doctor Shippen Stearnes

Themes & keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvanialawyer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Young Philadelphians in Austria?+

In Austria, The Young Philadelphians is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Young Philadelphians on Netflix?+

The Young Philadelphians is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The Young Philadelphians?+

The Young Philadelphians has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?+

The Young Philadelphians stars Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith and Diane Brewster.

When did The Young Philadelphians come out?+

The Young Philadelphians is a 1959 movie directed by Vincent Sherman.

What genre is The Young Philadelphians?+

The Young Philadelphians is Drama film.

Who directed The Young Philadelphians?+

The Young Philadelphians was directed by Vincent Sherman.