The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Kernel Score: 86% · 958 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1940-12-05
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch The Philadelphia Story
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
The Philadelphia Story parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic screwball romance is light and witty, with social drinking and hangover humor its main content note.
- Language: A little — A 1940 comedy with only mild period language.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Recurring social drinking, drunkenness and hangover humor feature in the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
- Virginia Weidler as Dinah Lord
- Henry Daniell as Sidney Kidd
The Philadelphia Story FAQ
Is The Philadelphia Story good?
The Philadelphia Story has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 958 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Philadelphia Story?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Plex, Mometu and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Philadelphia Story OK for kids?
The Philadelphia Story is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic screwball romance is light and witty, with social drinking and hangover humor its main content note.
What movies are like The Philadelphia Story?
If you liked The Philadelphia Story, try It Happened One Night, The Front Page, Little Manhattan and 5 to 7.