Philadelphia 1993 · USA · 125 minutes · PG-13 · Won 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 16 nominations. courtroom drama gay & lesbian films medical drama message movie Stars: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards Director: Jonathan Demme No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system. When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. Tags: fighting the system, living with aids, social injustice 7.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system. When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. Tags: fighting the system, living with aids, social injustice, whistleblowers Watch Philadelphia trailer Starring of Philadelphia Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett Denzel Washington as Joe Mille Jason Robards as Charles Wheeler Mary Steenburgen as Belinda Conine Antonio Banderas as Miguel Alvarez Ron Vawter as Bob Seidman Robert Ridgely as Walter Kenton Charles Napier as Judge Garnett Lisa Summerour as Lisa Miller Obba Babatundé as Jerome Green Andre B. Blake as Young Man in Pharmacy Robert W. Castle as Bud Beckett Daniel Chapman as Clinic Storyteller Roger Corman as Mr. Laird Ann Dowd as Jill Beckett David Drake as Bruno Karen Finley as Dr. Gillman Charles Glenn as Kenneth Killcoyne Peter Jacobs as Peter Mona Lisa Paul Lazar as Dr. Klenstein John Bedford Lloyd as Matt Beckett Roberta Maxwell as Judge Tate Warren Miller as Mr. Finley Harry Northup as Juror Dan Olmstead as Randy Beckett Joey Perillo as Filko Lauren Roselli as Iris Anna Deavere Smith as Anthea Burton Lisa Talerico as Shelby Daniel von Bargen as Jury Foreman Tracey Walter as Librarian Bradley Whitford as Jamey Collins Chandra Wilson as Chandra Kathryn Witt as Melissa Benedict Joanne Woodward as Sarah Beckett Buzz Kilman as Crutches Mark Sorensen Jr. as Clinic Patient Jeffrey Williamson as Tyrone Stephanie Roth Haberle as Rachel Smilow Bill Rowe as Dr. Armbruster Ford Wheeler as Alan Julius Erving as Himself Adam LeFevre as Jills Husband Gary Goetzman as Guido Paonessa Kenneth Utt as Juror Lawrence T. Wrentz as Juror Charles Techman as Ralph Peterson Jim Roche as Not Adam and Steve Tony Fitzpatrick as Bartender Gene Borkan as Bailiff Q. Lazzarus as Party Singer Storyline of Philadelphia No one would take his case until one man was willing to take on the system. 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. Genre: drama Theme: fighting the system, living with aids, social injustice, whistleblowers Mood: food for thought, triumph of the spirit Attribute: high historical importance Certification: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Ages 13+ Recommended Flag: adult situations, profanity, questionable for children, watch with your teen MPA rating: PG-13 Award: Won 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 16 nominations. Budget: 26000000 Rating of Philadelphia 7.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Philadelphia Write your review or comment