The Philadelphia Story (1940) movie poster

The Philadelphia Story (1940)

"Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 98% (RT: 100%, MC: 96) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (958 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metacritic
96
Cast
Cary Grant as C.K. Dexter Haven
Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
James Stewart as Macaulay 'Mike' Connor
Ruth Hussey as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie
John Howard as George Kittredge
Roland Young as Uncle Willie
John Halliday as Seth Lord
Mary Nash as Margaret Lord
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 958 votes. Critics gave it 98%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for The Philadelphia Story was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 comedy, romance film directed by George Cukor. 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. The film has been rated by 958 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Philadelphia Story delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Philadelphia Story (1940) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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