Classic romantic comedy from George Cukor, director of My Fair Lady, starring a triplet of Hollywood royalty in Katharine Hepburn,...
Classic romantic comedy from George Cukor, director of My Fair Lady, starring a triplet of Hollywood royalty in Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. Wealthy Heiress Tracy Lord (Hepburn) is set to marry again when her ex-husband (Grant) and a tabloid reporter (Stewart) turn up determined to spoil the wedding.
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100 %105 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %47,340 reviewsAudience score rating
"The smarties are going to relish Philadelphia Story a lot more than the two-bit trade."
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Variety
Variety"Cukor's direction flawlessly picks up on defining character traits, and all the intricate detail makes watching this movie feel like you're an invisible gatecrasher at the Lords' party."
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Total Film
Total Film"A delight from start to finish, with everyone involved working on peak form."
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Time Out
Time Out"It has been a long time since Hollywood has spent itself so extravagantly, and to such entertaining effect, upon a straight upper-crust fable, an unblushing apologia for plutocracy."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Utterly beguiling, funny and romantic."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Still a sparkling delight."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"Excellent casting, a great storyline and a sharp script mean that this remains a classic of the genre and one of Katherine Hepburn's best roles."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineThe Philadelphia Story | Details
Award winner- Best Actor (Stewart) and Screenplay at the 1941 Academy Awards
- Runtime
- 112
- Genre
- Comedy, Romance
- Country of origin
- USA
