Movie

Philadelphia

“No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.”

★ 7.7(4,634)19932h 6m

Philadelphia is streaming on Hulu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Demme
Release date: 1993-12-22
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: English
Box office: $206,678,440
Budget: $26,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Philadelphia — trailer

About Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a 1993 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 4,634 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Philadelphia in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Andrew Beckett

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

Lisa Summerour

Lisa Miller

Obba Babatundé

Jerome Green

Andre B. Blake

Young Man in Pharmacy

Robert W. Castle

Bud Beckett

Themes & keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvaniacourtjurorsaidspennsylvania, usahomophobialawsuitpartnerhivlawyerdyinglgbtdiscriminationjudiciary1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Philadelphia in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Philadelphia on Hulu. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Philadelphia on Netflix?+

Philadelphia is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hulu.

How long is Philadelphia?+

Philadelphia has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in Philadelphia?+

Philadelphia stars Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen and Antonio Banderas.

When did Philadelphia come out?+

Philadelphia is a 1993 movie directed by Jonathan Demme.

What genre is Philadelphia?+

Philadelphia is Drama film.

Who directed Philadelphia?+

Philadelphia was directed by Jonathan Demme.