The Philadelphia Story

Film - 1940 - Comedy, Romance

The story

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

Directed by

George Cukor

Starring

Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.8 out of 10

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Film · 1940 · Comedy · Romance

The Philadelphia Story

77% match1h 52mPG
HBO Max
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The story

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

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IMDb
7.8 / 10
79k votes
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Tomatometer
3.99 / 5
104k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Romance
Runtime1h 52m
RatedPG
Release1940-12-05
Where to watch
HBO Max
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