Movies like Philadelphia

Dallas Buyers Club takes a dive into the struggle against AIDS, similar to Philadelphia. This movie, featuring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, explores themes of illness, the pharmaceutical industry, and the fight for the right to experimental treatments. Its raw and gripping narrative is sure to resonate with audiences who appreciated the emotional depth of Philadelphia.

Rent is a vibrant musical that follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians under the shadow of AIDS in New York City. It celebrates life in the face of adversity and loss, themes that closely align with the heart of Philadelphia.

Milk tells the true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California. This film shares Philadelphia's themes of activism and LGBTQ+ rights, providing a powerful look at the political fight against discrimination.

This docudrama adapts Randy Shilts' investigative book about the early days of the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Like Philadelphia, it tackles the social, political, and scientific aspects of the disease, drawing the audience into a richly detailed story that both educates and moves.

Longtime Companion explores the impact of AIDS on the gay community during the early 1980s. The movie beautifully captures the heartbreak and courage of its characters, echoing the emotional and social issues presented in Philadelphia.