Yes. More sad than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Philadelphia end with hope?

Yes. More hopeful than 81% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Philadelphia scary?

Barely. Less frightening than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Philadelphia violent?

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Philadelphia easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Philadelphia

Name: Philadelphia
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas

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

Directed by Jonathan Demme

Produced by TriStar Pictures, Clinica Estetico

1993126 min7.7 / 10

A principled courtroom drama about systemic discrimination and human dignity, anchored by an unlikely friendship that transcends prejudice.

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.

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Philadelphia sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Philadelphia end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Philadelphia scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Philadelphia violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Philadelphia easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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