Philadelphia
Teens

Philadelphia

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 126 min

Philadelphia

A lawyer fired due to his AIDS diagnosis sues his former firm for discrimination, partnering with a homophobic attorney. As they navigate the trial, their unexpected bond challenges prejudices and exposes societal biases. This powerful drama explores themes of justice, empathy, and human dignity.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Moderate

4/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of homophobia and AIDS discrimination
  • Some legal and medical jargon
  • Scenes of illness progression

Models well

  • Advocacy for justice
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Courage in the face of prejudice
  • Human dignity

Talk about it after

  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • The impact of serious illness
  • Importance of legal rights
  • Unlikely friendships
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