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The Philadelphia Story (1940): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 romantic comedy directed by George Cukor, starring James Stewart, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $414,976 worldwide. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor and Writing (Screenplay). Critics gave it 96 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$415K
Oscars won
2
Metascore
96
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The Philadelphia Story (1940) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
George Cukor
Genres
Comedy , Romance
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Philadelphia Story About?

The premise of The Philadelphia Story without spoilers.

A prominent socialite's upcoming wedding is thrown into turmoil with the unexpected arrival of her ex-husband and an inquisitive reporter. As the ceremony nears, long-held secrets and uncomfortable truths surface, forcing her to re-evaluate her relationships and question her own sense of self. Navigating a web of misunderstandings and hidden agendas, she must ultimately decide what truly matters.

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Cast & crew

The Philadelphia Story Cast

James Stewart leads the cast, with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. Directed by George Cukor; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from George Cukor

More films directed by George Cukor, best-rated first: Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, A Star Is Born and My Fair Lady.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Philadelphia Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Philadelphia Story 96 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Philadelphia Story Box Office

The Philadelphia Story grossed $414,976 worldwide. $404,524 came from the US and Canada and $7,233 (2%) from the rest of the world.

1940 box office

Worldwide gross

$415K

US & Canada
$404.5K
International
$7.2K
US & Canada 98% Rest of the world 2%
Awards

The Philadelphia Story Awards & Nominations

The Philadelphia Story won 2 Oscars, including Actor and Writing (Screenplay).

2 wins6 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

The Philadelphia Story Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.

All 7 videos
The Philadelphia Story - Trailer
  • Trailer The Philadelphia Story - Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Trailer The Philadelphia Story (1940) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
  • Teaser The Philadelphia Story (1940): Presented by TCM
  • Clip C.K. Dexter Haven & Tracy Lord Fight About Who She's Marrying | The Philadelphia Story (1940) | TCM
Cars

Cars in The Philadelphia Story

6 cars on screen, including the 1940 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1937 Cadillac Series 60.

All 6 cars
  • 1940 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Philadelphia Story 1940 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1937 Cadillac Series 60 in The Philadelphia Story 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Minor role
  • 1937 Cadillac Series 60 in The Philadelphia Story 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Minor role
  • 1935 Lincoln K in The Philadelphia Story 1935 Lincoln K Minor role
Details

The Philadelphia Story Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “欢喜新宠” and “旧欢新宠”.

Also known as
  • 欢喜新宠
  • 旧欢新宠
  • The Philadelphia Story : skandaalihäät
  • En nydelig historie
  • Indiscrétions
  • Die Nacht vor der Hochzeit
  • Historias de Filadelfia
  • 필라델피아 스토리
  • Philadelphia Hekayəsi
  • Scandalo a Filadelfia
  • Филадельфийская история
  • 费城故事
+19 more
  • Philadelphiai történet
  • Natten før brylluppet
  • סיפור פילדלפיה
  • Casamento escandaloso
  • Poveste din Philadelphia
  • Núpcias de Escândalo
  • Philadelphia Hikayesi
  • Filadelfijska opowieść
  • Філадельфійська історія
  • Skandaalihäät
  • Příběh z Filadelfie
  • フィラデルフィア物語
  • Priča iz Philadelphije
  • Κοινωνικά Σκάνδαλα
  • داستان فیلادلفیا
  • Històries de Filadèlfia
  • En skön historia
  • 舊歡新寵
  • 費城故事

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FAQ

The Philadelphia Story FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Philadelphia Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Philadelphia Story?

The Philadelphia Story runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Philadelphia Story released?

The Philadelphia Story was released on December 5, 1940.

Who directed The Philadelphia Story?

The Philadelphia Story was directed by George Cukor.

More films by George Cukor

Who is in the cast of The Philadelphia Story?

The Philadelphia Story stars James Stewart, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Philadelphia Story make at the box office?

The Philadelphia Story grossed $414,976 worldwide ($404,524 domestic, $7,233 international).

How is The Philadelphia Story rated?

The Philadelphia Story has 96 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.

What awards did The Philadelphia Story win?

The Philadelphia Story won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Actor at the Oscars 1941.

Does The Philadelphia Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Philadelphia Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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