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Philadelphia

(1993)
7.7 PixlRun
No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 2h 06min
Premiere 1993-12-22
Box office $77,446,440 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG-13
Director Jonathan Demme
Cinematography Tak Fujimoto
Editor Craig McKay
Producers Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon
Production TriStar Pictures · Clinica Estetico · A Luta Continua
IMDb 7.7
RT 83
Meta 66

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Cinematography
Tak Fujimoto
Editor
Craig McKay
Producers
Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Philadelphia?
Jonathan Demme directed Philadelphia in 1993.
What is the IMDb rating?
Philadelphia has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 272,691 votes.
Where can I watch Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a runtime of 2h 06min (126 minutes).
How much did Philadelphia earn at the box office?
Philadelphia earned $77,446,440 worldwide.

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