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Philadelphia

7.719932h 6mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorJonathan Demme
WriterRon Nyswaner
ProducersRon Bozman·Jonathan Demme

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jonathan Demme

THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Andrew Beckett
DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Joe Miller
JRJason Robards
Jason Robards
Charles Wheeler
MSMary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen
Belinda Conine
ABAntonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas
Miguel Alvarez
RVRon Vawter
Ron Vawter
Bob Seidman
RRRobert Ridgely
Robert Ridgely
Walter Kenton
CNCharles Napier
Charles Napier
Judge Garnett
LSLisa Summerour
Lisa Summerour
Lisa Miller
OBObba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé
Jerome Green
ABAndre B. Blake
Andre B. Blake
Young Man in Pharmacy
RCRobert W. Castle
Robert W. Castle
Bud Beckett

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Philadelphia — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Philadelphia?

Philadelphia isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Philadelphia on Netflix?

No, Philadelphia is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Philadelphia on Amazon Prime Video?

Philadelphia isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Philadelphia for free?

Philadelphia isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.