Movie

Philadelphia

81%Criticscertified64 reviews89%Audience4,668 reviews

7.116.3Kaverage critics score, out of 1019932h 6mPG-13

DramaLGBTQ+

Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness's telltale lesions. Fired shortly afterward, Beckett resolves to sue for discrimination, teaming up with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), the only lawyer willing to help. In court, they face one of his ex-employer's top litigators, Belinda Conine (Mary Steenburgen).

Directed by:

Jonathan Demme