Movies like Philadelphia

Key Features:: Legal drama, Social justice, Prejudice, Friendship, Tolerance, Redemption, Underdog, Courtroom, Illness, Discrimination, Emotional, Cerebral
Tone:: serious, dramatic, earnest
Target Audience:: Drama enthusiasts, Socially conscious, Thought-provoking, Adults
Emotional Arc:: Despair → Determination → Acceptance

Philadelphia

1993-12-22

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.

Genres

Drama

Cast

Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Ron Vawter, Robert Ridgely, Charles Napier, Lisa Summerour, Obba Babatundé

Crew

Jonathan Demme, Ron Nyswaner

Rating

★7.7(4463 votes)