Movie

The Philadelphia Story

“Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!”

★ 7.6(1,001)19401h 53m

The Philadelphia Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and CHILI. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Philadelphia Story

🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: George Cukor
Release date: 1940-12-05
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $3,300,000
Budget: $914,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Philadelphia Story — trailer

About The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by George Cukor, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,001 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Philadelphia Story in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

Cast

Cary Grant

C.K. Dexter Haven

Katharine Hepburn

Tracy Lord

James Stewart

Macaulay 'Mike' Connor

Ruth Hussey

Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie

John Howard

George Kittredge

Roland Young

Uncle Willie

John Halliday

Seth Lord

Mary Nash

Margaret Lord

Virginia Weidler

Dinah Lord

Henry Daniell

Sidney Kidd

Lionel Pape

Edward

Rex Evans

Thomas

Themes & keywords

journalistphiladelphia, pennsylvaniastrong womanphotographerjournalismswimming poolremarriagehangoverreporterblack and whitedivorceescrewball comedysocialiteex-husband ex-wife relationshiphigh society

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Philadelphia Story in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream The Philadelphia Story on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and CHILI.

Is The Philadelphia Story on Netflix?+

The Philadelphia Story is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Philadelphia Story?+

The Philadelphia Story has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Philadelphia Story?+

The Philadelphia Story stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey and John Howard.

When did The Philadelphia Story come out?+

The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 movie directed by George Cukor.

What genre is The Philadelphia Story?+

The Philadelphia Story is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Philadelphia Story?+

The Philadelphia Story was directed by George Cukor.