Philadelphia (1993)

Philadelphia poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $77,324,422Details
International Box Office $124,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $201,324,422
Further financial details...

Metrics

Legs:5.60 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:38.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$26,000,000 (worldwide box office is 7.7 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $204,272,128

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 22nd, 1993 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar
Video Release: July 25th, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some graphic language and thematic material.
Running Time: 119 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Forrest Gump
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Keywords: LGBTQ+, Terminal Illness, AIDS, Courtroom / Legal Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 21st Weekend 77 $639,835 May 13, 1994 145
Biggest Domestic 14th Weekend 80 $1,941,168 Mar 25, 1994 96
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 224 $11,136,523 Feb 18, 1994 61
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day) 89 $7,316,408 Jan 28, 1994 40
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 33 $20,263,578 Jan 28, 1994 40
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day) 64 $13,817,010 Jan 14, 1994 26
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 21 $38,267,699 Jan 14, 1994 26

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 14, 1994 1 $13,817,010   1,245 $11,098   $14,769,800 4
Jan 21, 1994 1 $8,830,605 -36% 1,295 $6,819   $26,528,645 5
Jan 28, 1994 2 $7,316,408 -17% 1,562 $4,684   $36,603,403 6
Feb 4, 1994 3 $5,819,694 -20% 1,594 $3,651   $44,827,015 7
Feb 11, 1994 7 $4,223,332 -27% 1,604 $2,633   $50,469,007 8
Feb 18, 1994 10 $4,020,975 -5% 1,449 $2,775   $55,887,066 9
Mar 25, 1994 8 $1,941,168   888 $2,186   $66,824,986 14
Apr 8, 1994 12 $1,221,376   809 $1,510   $70,762,214 16
Apr 15, 1994 13 $791,057 -35% 637 $1,242   $71,918,939 17
Apr 22, 1994 13 $620,936 -22% 590 $1,052   $72,815,444 18
Apr 29, 1994 13 $415,144 -33% 434 $957   $73,444,168 19
May 13, 1994 11 $639,835   707 $905   $74,654,908 21
May 20, 1994 13 $440,747 -31% 533 $827   $75,391,710 22
May 27, 1994 12 $376,171 -15% 368 $1,022   $75,967,588 23
Jun 3, 1994 14 $219,070 -42% 298 $735   $76,269,149 24
Jun 10, 1994 13 $145,973 -33% 228 $640   $76,512,063 25

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 14, 1994 1 $16,745,250   1,245 $13,450   $17,698,040 5
Jan 21, 1994 1 $11,588,955 -31% 1,295 $8,949   $29,286,995 6
Jan 28, 1994 2 $9,720,326 -16% 1,562 $6,223   $39,007,321 7
Feb 4, 1994 3 $7,238,354 -26% 1,594 $4,541   $46,245,675 8
Feb 11, 1994 6 $5,620,416 -22% 1,604 $3,504   $51,866,091 9
Apr 8, 1994 9 $1,587,044   809 $1,962   $71,127,882 17
Apr 15, 1994 10 $1,066,626 -33% 637 $1,674   $72,194,508 18
Apr 22, 1994 8 $834,516 -22% 590 $1,414   $73,029,024 19
May 13, 1994 11 $935,890   707 $1,324   $74,950,963 22
May 20, 1994 9 $640,454 -32% 533 $1,202   $75,591,417 23
May 27, 1994 9 $458,662 -28% 368 $1,246   $76,050,079 24
Jun 3, 1994 11 $316,011 -31% 298 $1,060   $76,366,090 25

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Tom Hanks Andrew Beckett
Denzel Washington Joe Miller

Supporting Cast

Jason Robards, Jr. Charles Wheeler
Mary Steenburgen Belinda Conine
Antonio Banderas Miguel Alvarez
Ron Vawter Bob Seidman
Robert Ridgely Walter Kenton
Charles Napier Judge Garnett
Lisa Summerour Lisa Miller
Obba Babatunde Jerome Green
Andre B. Blake Young Man at Pharmacy
Robert Castle Bud Beckett
Daniel Chapman Clinic Storyteller
Ann Dowd Jell Beckett
David Drake Bruno
Karen Finley Dr. Gillman
Charles Glenn Kenneth Killcoyne
Peter Jacobs Peter/Mona Lisa
Paul Lazar Dr. Klenstein
John Bedford Lloyd Matt Beckett
Roberta Maxwell Judge Tate
Warren Miller Mr. Finley
Harry Northup Jury Member
Dan Olmstead Randy Beckett
Joey Perillo Filko
Laruen Roselli Iris
Bill Rowe Dr. Armbruster
Anna Deavere Smith Anthea Burton
Lisa Talerico Shelby
Daniel von Bargen Jury Foreman
Tracey Walter Libarian
Bradley Whitford Jamey Collins
Chandra Wilson Chandra
Kathryn Witt Melissa Benedict
Joanne Woodward Sarah Beckett
Buzz Kilman Crutches
Mark Sorensen, Jr Clinic Patient
Jeffrey Williamson Tyrone
Stephanie Roth Rachel Smilow
Ford Wheeler Alan
Freddie Foxxx Hospital Patient
Paul Moore Hospital Patient
Jane Moore Lydia Glines
Dennis Radesky Santa Claus
Glen Hartell Library Guard
John Ignarri Young Man in Library
Richard Ehrlich Young Man in Library
Katie Lintner Alexis
Peg French Bronte Sister
Ann Howard Bronte Sister
Meghan Tepas Meghan
Molly Hickock Molly Beckett
Elizabeth Roby Elizabeth Beckett
Adam LeFevre Jill's Husband
Gary Goetzman Guido Paonessa
Melissa Fraser Brown Jury Member
Jordan Cael Jury Member
Dodie Bemme Jury Member
Patricia Greenwell Jury Member
Donovan Mannato Jury Member
Steven Scales Jury Member
Billy Ray Tyson Jury Member
Kenneth Utt Jury Member
Steve Vignari Jury Member
Lawrence T. Wrentz Jury Member
James B. Howard Dexter Smith
Charles Techman Ralph Peterson
Jim Roche Not Adam and Steve
Donna Hamilton Angela Medina
Daniel Wolff Filko's Buddy
John T. O'Connell Macho Barfly
Edward Kirkland Couisn Eddie
Tony Fitzpatrick Bartender
Debra H. Ballard Court Stenographer
Ira Flitter Andrew's Friend
Gene Borkan Bailiff
Jon Arterton Flirtation
Michael Callen Flirtation
Aurelio Font Flirtation
Jimmy Rutland Flirtation
Cliff Townsend Flirtation
Q. Lazzarus Party Singer
Lucas Platt Robert
Lewis Walker Punchline
Carmen Mahiques Miguel's Mom
Jose Castillo Miguel's Dad
Leigh Smiley Younger Sarah Beckett
Philip Jospeh 'PJ' McGee Child Andrew

Interviewee(s)

Edward Rendell Himself

Cameos

Roger Corman Mr. Laird
Julius Erving Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jonathan Demme Director
Edward Saxon Producer
Jonathan Demme Producer
Ron Nyswaner Screenwriter
Gary Goetzman Executive Producer
Kenneth Utt Executive Producer
Ron Bozman Executive Producer
Kristi Zea Production Designer
Tak Fujimoto Director of Photography
Howard Shore Composer
Craig McKay Editor
Kristi Zea Associate Producer
Ron Bozman Assistant Director
Kristi Zea Second Unit Director
Kenneth Utt Unit Production Manager
Thomas A. Imperato Production Supervisor
Tim Galvin Art Director
Karen O'Hara Set Decorator
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Kathleen Gerlach Associate Producer
David Davenport Costume Supervisor
Timothy J. Alberts Costume Supervisor
Colleen Sharp Associate Editor
Chris Newman Sound Mixer
Tom Fleischman Re-recording Mixer
Reilly Steele Re-recording Mixer
Ron Bochar Supervising Sound Editor
Fred Rosenberg Dialogue Editor
Laura Civiello Dialogue Editor
Suzana Peric Music Editor
Nicholas Meyers Music Editor
Carl Fullerton Makeup
Alan D'Angerio Hairstylist
Bruce Springsteen Song Writer 'Steets of Philadelphia'
Neil Young Song Writer 'Philadelphia'
Peter Gabriel Song Writer 'Lovetown'
Howard Feuer Casting

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Legs:5.60 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:38.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$26,000,000 (worldwide box office is 7.7 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $204,272,128

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon VOD, Amazon EST
iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 22nd, 1993 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar
Video Release: July 25th, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some graphic language and thematic material.
Running Time: 119 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Forrest Gump
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: LGBTQ+, Terminal Illness, AIDS, Courtroom / Legal Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 21st Weekend 77 $639,835 May 13, 1994 145
Biggest Domestic 14th Weekend 80 $1,941,168 Mar 25, 1994 96
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 224 $11,136,523 Feb 18, 1994 61
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day) 89 $7,316,408 Jan 28, 1994 40
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 33 $20,263,578 Jan 28, 1994 40
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day) 64 $13,817,010 Jan 14, 1994 26
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 21 $38,267,699 Jan 14, 1994 26

Leading Cast

Tom Hanks Andrew Beckett
Denzel Washington Joe Miller

Supporting Cast

Jason Robards, Jr. Charles Wheeler
Mary Steenburgen Belinda Conine
Antonio Banderas Miguel Alvarez
Ron Vawter Bob Seidman
Robert Ridgely Walter Kenton
Charles Napier Judge Garnett
Lisa Summerour Lisa Miller
Obba Babatunde Jerome Green
Andre B. Blake Young Man at Pharmacy
Robert Castle Bud Beckett
Daniel Chapman Clinic Storyteller
Ann Dowd Jell Beckett
David Drake Bruno
Karen Finley Dr. Gillman
Charles Glenn Kenneth Killcoyne
Peter Jacobs Peter/Mona Lisa
Paul Lazar Dr. Klenstein
John Bedford Lloyd Matt Beckett
Roberta Maxwell Judge Tate
Warren Miller Mr. Finley
Harry Northup Jury Member
Dan Olmstead Randy Beckett
Joey Perillo Filko
Laruen Roselli Iris
Bill Rowe Dr. Armbruster
Anna Deavere Smith Anthea Burton
Lisa Talerico Shelby
Daniel von Bargen Jury Foreman
Tracey Walter Libarian
Bradley Whitford Jamey Collins
Chandra Wilson Chandra
Kathryn Witt Melissa Benedict
Joanne Woodward Sarah Beckett
Buzz Kilman Crutches
Mark Sorensen, Jr Clinic Patient
Jeffrey Williamson Tyrone
Stephanie Roth Rachel Smilow
Ford Wheeler Alan
Freddie Foxxx Hospital Patient
Paul Moore Hospital Patient
Jane Moore Lydia Glines
Dennis Radesky Santa Claus
Glen Hartell Library Guard
John Ignarri Young Man in Library
Richard Ehrlich Young Man in Library
Katie Lintner Alexis
Peg French Bronte Sister
Ann Howard Bronte Sister
Meghan Tepas Meghan
Molly Hickock Molly Beckett
Elizabeth Roby Elizabeth Beckett
Adam LeFevre Jill's Husband
Gary Goetzman Guido Paonessa
Melissa Fraser Brown Jury Member
Jordan Cael Jury Member
Dodie Bemme Jury Member
Patricia Greenwell Jury Member
Donovan Mannato Jury Member
Steven Scales Jury Member
Billy Ray Tyson Jury Member
Kenneth Utt Jury Member
Steve Vignari Jury Member
Lawrence T. Wrentz Jury Member
James B. Howard Dexter Smith
Charles Techman Ralph Peterson
Jim Roche Not Adam and Steve
Donna Hamilton Angela Medina
Daniel Wolff Filko's Buddy
John T. O'Connell Macho Barfly
Edward Kirkland Couisn Eddie
Tony Fitzpatrick Bartender
Debra H. Ballard Court Stenographer
Ira Flitter Andrew's Friend
Gene Borkan Bailiff
Jon Arterton Flirtation
Michael Callen Flirtation
Aurelio Font Flirtation
Jimmy Rutland Flirtation
Cliff Townsend Flirtation
Q. Lazzarus Party Singer
Lucas Platt Robert
Lewis Walker Punchline
Carmen Mahiques Miguel's Mom
Jose Castillo Miguel's Dad
Leigh Smiley Younger Sarah Beckett
Philip Jospeh 'PJ' McGee Child Andrew

Interviewee(s)

Edward Rendell Himself

Cameos

Roger Corman Mr. Laird
Julius Erving Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jonathan Demme Director
Edward Saxon Producer
Jonathan Demme Producer
Ron Nyswaner Screenwriter
Gary Goetzman Executive Producer
Kenneth Utt Executive Producer
Ron Bozman Executive Producer
Kristi Zea Production Designer
Tak Fujimoto Director of Photography
Howard Shore Composer
Craig McKay Editor
Kristi Zea Associate Producer
Ron Bozman Assistant Director
Kristi Zea Second Unit Director
Kenneth Utt Unit Production Manager
Thomas A. Imperato Production Supervisor
Tim Galvin Art Director
Karen O'Hara Set Decorator
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Kathleen Gerlach Associate Producer
David Davenport Costume Supervisor
Timothy J. Alberts Costume Supervisor
Colleen Sharp Associate Editor
Chris Newman Sound Mixer
Tom Fleischman Re-recording Mixer
Reilly Steele Re-recording Mixer
Ron Bochar Supervising Sound Editor
Fred Rosenberg Dialogue Editor
Laura Civiello Dialogue Editor
Suzana Peric Music Editor
Nicholas Meyers Music Editor
Carl Fullerton Makeup
Alan D'Angerio Hairstylist
Bruce Springsteen Song Writer 'Steets of Philadelphia'
Neil Young Song Writer 'Philadelphia'
Peter Gabriel Song Writer 'Lovetown'
Howard Feuer Casting

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 14, 1994 1 $13,817,010   1,245 $11,098   $14,769,800 4
Jan 21, 1994 1 $8,830,605 -36% 1,295 $6,819   $26,528,645 5
Jan 28, 1994 2 $7,316,408 -17% 1,562 $4,684   $36,603,403 6
Feb 4, 1994 3 $5,819,694 -20% 1,594 $3,651   $44,827,015 7
Feb 11, 1994 7 $4,223,332 -27% 1,604 $2,633   $50,469,007 8
Feb 18, 1994 10 $4,020,975 -5% 1,449 $2,775   $55,887,066 9
Mar 25, 1994 8 $1,941,168   888 $2,186   $66,824,986 14
Apr 8, 1994 12 $1,221,376   809 $1,510   $70,762,214 16
Apr 15, 1994 13 $791,057 -35% 637 $1,242   $71,918,939 17
Apr 22, 1994 13 $620,936 -22% 590 $1,052   $72,815,444 18
Apr 29, 1994 13 $415,144 -33% 434 $957   $73,444,168 19
May 13, 1994 11 $639,835   707 $905   $74,654,908 21
May 20, 1994 13 $440,747 -31% 533 $827   $75,391,710 22
May 27, 1994 12 $376,171 -15% 368 $1,022   $75,967,588 23
Jun 3, 1994 14 $219,070 -42% 298 $735   $76,269,149 24
Jun 10, 1994 13 $145,973 -33% 228 $640   $76,512,063 25

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 14, 1994 1 $16,745,250   1,245 $13,450   $17,698,040 5
Jan 21, 1994 1 $11,588,955 -31% 1,295 $8,949   $29,286,995 6
Jan 28, 1994 2 $9,720,326 -16% 1,562 $6,223   $39,007,321 7
Feb 4, 1994 3 $7,238,354 -26% 1,594 $4,541   $46,245,675 8
Feb 11, 1994 6 $5,620,416 -22% 1,604 $3,504   $51,866,091 9
Apr 8, 1994 9 $1,587,044   809 $1,962   $71,127,882 17
Apr 15, 1994 10 $1,066,626 -33% 637 $1,674   $72,194,508 18
Apr 22, 1994 8 $834,516 -22% 590 $1,414   $73,029,024 19
May 13, 1994 11 $935,890   707 $1,324   $74,950,963 22
May 20, 1994 9 $640,454 -32% 533 $1,202   $75,591,417 23
May 27, 1994 9 $458,662 -28% 368 $1,246   $76,050,079 24
Jun 3, 1994 11 $316,011 -31% 298 $1,060   $76,366,090 25

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records