Nominated for the 1994 British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Ron Nyswaner was nominated for best original screenplay (1993) by the Writers Guild of America.
Expanded Release in United States January 14, 1994
Expanded Release in United States January 21, 1994
Expanded Release in United States January 28, 1994
Limited Release in United States December 22, 1993
Released in United States February 1994
Released in United States on Video June 29, 1994
Released in United States Winter December 22, 1993
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 10-21, 1994.
On January 31, 1994, the estate and family of Geoffrey Bowers commenced an action in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Hollywood producer Scott Rudin, TriStar Pictures, and the creators of "Philadelphia," maintaining that the film was substantially based on information provided by the plaintiffs under an agreement for acknowledgment and compensation that was dishonored. The plaintiffs asked for damages of no less than $10 millions. Bowers died of AIDS-related causes on September 30, 1987 at age 33. On March 19, 1996, TriStar Pictures reached a mid-seven-figure settlement with the Bowers family.
Tom Hanks received the Silver Bear Award for best actor at the 1994 Berlin International Film Festival.
Began shooting October 20, 1992.
Completed shooting February 4, 1993.
Expanded Release in United States January 14, 1994
Expanded Release in United States January 21, 1994
Expanded Release in United States January 28, 1994
Released in United States February 1994 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 10-21, 1994.)
Released in United States on Video June 29, 1994
Limited Release in United States December 22, 1993 (New York City and Los Angeles)
Released in United States Winter December 22, 1993
