The Philadelphia Story (1940)
0.1194Canon Score · ranked #241 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #241
Every list on which The Philadelphia Story appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #37 / 101 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #232 / 1041 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #246 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |