Philadelphia
“No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-12
Top Cast
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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
Daniel Chapman
Clinic Storyteller
Roger Corman
Mr. Laird
Ann Dowd
Jill Beckett
David Drake
Bruno
Karen Finley
Dr. Gillman
Charles Glenn
Kenneth Killcoyne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$26M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$206.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.95x
+$180.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Nyswaner
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Philadelphia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $26M
- Worldwide Gross
- $206.7M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Clinica Estetico, A Luta Continua
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Ron Nyswaner
Howard Shore
Tak Fujimoto
Craig McKay
Gary Goetzman, Ron Bozman, Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon, Kenneth Utt
Department Leadership Roster
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Jonathan Demme
Director
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Demme
Producer
Edward Saxon
Producer
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Craig McKay
Editor
Ron Nyswaner
Writer
Lisa R. Frucht
Costume Design
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 adversaries.
Who directed Philadelphia?
Philadelphia was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Philadelphia?
The principal cast of Philadelphia includes Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas.
When was Philadelphia released and how long is it?
Philadelphia was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Philadelphia?
Philadelphia had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $206.7M at the worldwide box office (7.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Philadelphia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philadelphia was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Philadelphia?
Philadelphia holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).