Philadelphia: Andrew's Wake (EMOTIONAL TOM HANKS, DENZEL WASHINGTON SCENE HD CLIP)

Joe (Denzel Washington) visits Andrew (Tom Hanks) in the hospital.
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Hailed as a landmark film that dazzles with deep emotion and exceptional acting, PHILADELPHIA stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington as two competing lawyers who join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. And as their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.

[@CarlinConnolly]

It is difficult to explain to anyone under 30 just how important this film was at the time in challenging perceptions of both AIDS and homosexuality - Hollywood can be a force for good at times.

[@wshutson0304]

This and “The Band Played On”

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Given how many famous people were dying of HIV at the same time the movie was released, Freddy Mercury not the least. And then HBO doubled down on the issue with 'And the Band Played On'

[@adrianh332]

I was an RN on an AIDS unit during the late 80's and early 90's they were rough times.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@adrianh332 My ex-wife was an RN... back when they were still working nurses and not supervisors... during the 80's AIDS epidemic. She later worked as a pediatric oncology nurse and she once told me that both jobs were equally heartbreaking. I'm a combat veteran myself, so let me offer you my respects on hard work in tough times. You done good.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@adrianh332 me too. Much of my frustration then was my co-workers and some Drs attitude w pwa's that they deserved it

[@lordalessan]

I love how supportive Andrews family was and how they were with him till the end. Not everyone in a similar situation has that.

[@wrinthiak3431]

I was my brother's caregiver and I'm so thankful for the strength to be there for him. I miss him everyday...

[@70sgirl42]

@@wrinthiak3431 Bless you for that. I'm sure he loved you and was thankful for your love, respect, caring and kindness.❤❤

[@wrinthiak3431]

@@70sgirl42 thank you for saying that.

[@karenstrader6300]

Very true. I saw this happen in my own family. I wished my loved one had the support Andrew had.

[@morgenstern993]

My sister and I were just talking about this movie yesterday. I said to her that one of the things I loved about this movie was that Andy's family was so kind, loving and supportive of him. Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Antonio Banderes really nailed these roles.

[@marcreeves5980]

How he went from not wanting to touch Beckett to being so kind at the end was so fucking powerful

[@harleyquinn31]

That did me in. So beautiful.

[@amateur_football9751]

Could it be because it was a movie??

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@ToshaHall-hp5iwwhy???

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@ToshaHall-hp5iw Yet your own illness stipulates that you're here - undamaged in the physical sense - to fester in judgement and loathing...alone in chilly waters. I hope you have one of those blindingly beautiful Ebeneezer Scrooge epiphanies where you realize we're all in it together, but we're not in a Missouri l morality play. It's just life and probably won't happen. And I'm sorry for that. Take care.

[@jzj2212]

That’s what movies are supposed to do

[@krisherman3513]

The arch of Denzel's character development was just beautiful. He played it so well. He should have gotten an Oscar for this role.

[@Soul.Is.Willing]

Its funny how later, Denzel loses in Malcolm x to Tom Hanks in Forest Gump.

[@Ryan07_20]

@@Soul.Is.WillingMalcolm x was the year before. Forrest Gump was the year after

[@SleepyArcticBirds-ft4lb]

I agree❤❤❤

[@ambercherise2391]

A nomination, at least.

[@bernieudo9072]

The Oscars sometimes can't be explained, but we try when we believe an injustice was done or the winner just doesn't make sense. People lobby. The industry votes. It rewards & punishes. Being upset about the results isn't bad; when apathy hits this is what Hollywood should be worried about.

[@Valentinsaut]

At the end of the movie, 50 Real people with AIDS was present for Andrew'funeral and saddly 43 of them died in the 5 years. That's a great tribute for them

[@corduerorose9747]

Michael callen one of the flirtations died just a few months after filming Philadelphia

[@ingridbartinique9030]

The phenomenally creative Ron Vawter, who played Bob Seidman with such compassion in the film, died of AIDS just four months after the film opened.

[@user-jt6es1ur3b]

I saw Philadelphia and it burned in my brain as one of the greatest movies of all time. God rest their souls

[@rowdyyates5345]

One of my best friends in the 80’s died. I had absolutely no idea, and still feel bad today.

[@Cordigordie]

Look up fauci and drug used to treat aids all on his watch, drug killed them not aids

[@elizabethgari4909]

The minute I saw Tom Hank's face on this video I started to cry. Denzel deserved an Oscar as well as Tom. Denzel was outstanding in this film. OUTSTANDING

[@ricardocorreia7962]

Not even the best supporting performance of the film, that would be Jason Robards

[@elizabethgari4909]

@@ricardocorreia7962 yes, I understand what you mean but his character just wasn't likeable. Which probably proves your point even more. He was totally believable.

[@danielfamily3347]

I think we all agree the academy missed up that year

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

YES ''talk to me like i was a 2 year old'' still use that line to this day''

[@ironcito1101]

Robards was good, but I don't think his character was as relevant or has as much depth. Denzel's character essentially represented the audience or the general public: apprehensive at first, then gradually sympathizing, understanding, and finally being totally committed. There is an inherent problem with yearly awards like the Oscars. There can be a movie that's a 10 and a movie that's a 9.5 in the same year (or even two 10s), and one of them will necessarily be award-less. Then, on a slower year, the best movie may be an 8, and get an award.

[@fvhitman4hire]

Great movie. Denzel not getting a nomination at all is a travesty... He nailed his part perfectly. Wish these two would have made more movies together, they have great on-screen chemistry.

[@caglioso]

From what I recall they wanted to nominate him for best supporting actor instead of the lead, so he declined the nomination entirely.

[@fantabaz1]

Totally agree. Best Supporting Actor should have been his

[@stillgotyourmom]

brokeback mountain 2

[@jrock5830]

It’s fair - I can understand Denzel refusing the best nomination as a best supporting. Tom’s character was definitely the emotional heart of this movie, but Denzel crushed it. He destroyed it. He doesn’t need awards, he is always great. They both are. I wish they had been in more movies too, but funnily I am not sure any single studio could afford both in the same movie at this point without them taking a pay cut, or taking points. This was THE breakout role for both. They had each done really good stuff, but this was SO next level. I don’t think they would disagree. People forget but this was not considered a great career move for Tom at that time. It started his purple patch. I read at the time Antonio Banderas on set on the first day asking Tom innocently if he had played a gay man before (Antonio had, in the more open independent Spanish cinema from memory), and Tom said almost sarcastically “yeah, in one of all the juicy gay roles in Hollywood.” (What was the next major film with a major gay lead? Brokeback Mountain - 20 a years later? And David Letterman made gay cowboy movie jokes for like 5 months….

[@Tiagotaf]

That's because at 2:43 he did not remove the rubber band from under the respirator. He was an insensitive prick.

[@Throckmortonbuffington]

The moment Denzel’s character puts the mask on Tom Hanks is everything that this movie has to say.

[@dazzlernator]

It really does, going from an openly homophobic, dismissive, prejudicial and ignorant man to one who had become far more understanding and amiable. Despite it being self-evident that Andy's AIDS-related illnesses had ravaged his body, Miller's lack of apprehension in touching him to put his mask back on, and do it so carefully so as not to cause further discomfort, was incredibly symbolic. Not only did it reflect Miller's new-found knowledge that touching Andy posed minimal to no threat to him as there was no fluid exchange, it reflected a genuine show of concern for him as a fellow person, regardless of sexuality. Pardon the pun but it was the most touching way to say "I've got you, my friend."

[@mrslisajckson]

My exact thoughts

[@user-br3bw7wr2l]

Very true and the last scene Tom Hanks character as a child too. It says more than words ever can.

[@virtualviking8447]

For me, that real tell all moment was when Denzel's character went ahead and sat at Andrew's side right away rather than hesitating.

[@johngilmore697]

Exactly, the theme of this whole film is CHECK YOUR BALLS!

[@staceycorriveau7495]

My uncle died of AIDS in 1995. He missed the medical advancements that could of saved his life. He lived with our family and we cared for him until the end. This was an amazing movie. It was a story that needed to be told.

[@danielmorse4213]

It needs to be retold. Thank you for being there for your uncle.

[@jdbrownradio]

I lost my uncle to AIDS in 1997. It was crushing. We named a child for him though, and coincidentally, we also have a child named Andy.

[@ttrestle]

My wife’s uncle died of AIDS in 95 as well. Very sad.

[@utubeuloser6166]

So were they gay

[@danielmorse4213]

@@utubeuloser6166 that's a SHITTY QUESTION.

[@thegteam4349]

6:00 “Goodnight my angel, my sweet boy…” Absolutely heartbreaking. No parent should ever have to see their child die. When I look at my son I try to remember the incredible gift he is and treasure the time we have on Earth together and never take that time for granted.

[@turnupthesun81]

My cousin saw her 17 year old daughter die in the hospital. I’m not going to lie, the funeral was the most brutal funeral I’ve ever been to. I didn’t have the heart to walk up to the casket and my cousin hasn’t been the same since.

[@rainerweishaupl1103]

“Goodnight my angel, my sweet boy…” that part got to me to. I was a single dad of a baby girl. Had her for 14 years and she passed away from bone cancer at 14. All she knew in this life was me'

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

@@turnupthesun81 It says in the Bible that kids aren’t supposed to die before their parents and when they do it’s a tragedy.

[@johnalterio372]

Moms are great!

[@dillonwalshpvd]

@@rainerweishaupl1103 I’m so, so sorry for your loss.

[@davidlloyd3116]

I am so glad, that as a virologist working in the 80s, that we developed anti-HIV drugs. People can now live normal lives now with HIV.

[@corduerorose9747]

Too bad some of the famous people didn't get a chance to live with the new drugs RIP to Daniel Chapman Mark Sorenson and Michael Cohen who were in Philadelphia

[@lollybones]

God bless you. Thank you

[@ksinclair-garcia2092]

I remember when this was in the theater. My mom and I saw What's Eating Gilbert Grape my dad saw Philadelphia. They got out at the same time. That's the first time I ever saw my dad cry. He couldn't even talk. It really affected him.

[@harleyquinn31]

I’ve seen this a bunch of times and every time I bawl like an idiot. It’s heartbreaking.

[@PSTA]

You have a soul. Nothing about that says idiot to me!

[@corduerorose9747]

Mary steenburgen must been wipeout doing 2 films in the same year 😪😴

[@coluccifresh]

Gay

[@tiestokygoericprydz3963]

Great

[@gregory46236]

Cried like a baby in 93, almost 30 years later, still crying like a baby.

[@ksinclair-garcia2092]

Me too. Andy so much reminded me of my uncle

[@vickyswindoll686]

. me too!

[@simplyyellow6240]

So you're 123 y.o now?

[@daveomacron4301]

yo tambien

[@HigherPlanes]

same, same.

[@edwardvanegas997]

My partner Jacob of 13 years passed away at 33 from AIDS… this last hospital scene with myself, family and friends was exactly what i experienced … i cried throughout this movie and final scenes…. Jacob fought till the end and i was holding his hand till he had passed away….

[@christys8445]

God Bless You and your angel Jacob. I hope you have found a way to move on and live a happy life. I am 70 yrs young I experienced the stigma of the AIDS crisis. Not personally though. What you endured being who you are and how you were treated makes me feel so sad and angry. I can only believe that times are better but not enough. I pray that you are living a wonderful life in Jacob's honor. 🙏💕

[@corduerorose9747]

Sorry for your loss keep those powerful memories in your heart don't forget that 😇🙏

[@BrianVincent-gz2dq]

He knows Edward. Life moves on but memories are forever. Remember the many good times, my friend.

[@jasper2207]

I watched this movie with my father. After it was over, he came over to me, hugged me harder than I could ever remember and asked me to always be careful. That was all that was ever said about my orientation and he loved unconditionally always.

[@BrianVincent-gz2dq]

Sounds like wonderful Dad.

[@jasper2207]

@@BrianVincent-gz2dq Indeed he was. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of him. He’s been gone for 24 years now but I can always feel his presence. I wish everyone could have had a Dad like him.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

I remember saying almost the same thing to my uncle. "I'll see you again soon." Almost 30 years ago isn't soon enough. I miss you.

[@dkstudiosonline7792]

I am so sorry for your loss, may he Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️✝️✝️🤍🤍🤍 I hope all is well now

[@csigi88]

As at the beginning of the movie Joe’s child was born, he wanted to buy a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne. But then he heard what it would cost and decided rather not to buy it. Then, in this scene he brings a bottle to the hospital for Andy to celebrate. I love these tiny details in movies.

[@lssmith2001]

I’ve seen this movie a million times and didn’t even notice that. Good catch!

[@oldfredbear]

To be fair, at this point in the movie he likely just collected 40% of a 5 million dollar settlement. Still a wonderful gesture though.

[@angelacarleton9575]

Those are "gems" when you recognize those moments in a movie. That's what good director's come in to make sure we emphasize those moments in the film to show true feelings among those good friends that remembers conversations that we won't forget.

[@iamjetl]

Good Eye indeed!

[@dannythomas417]

​@@lssmith2001What's her name?

[@mf5202]

Denzel and Antonio Banderas also did a wonderful job. Did not overdo their roles, which was exactly what was needed.

[@Melisblessed]

I think when his brother broke down I lost it. The flood gates opened. Tears didn’t stop.

[@PSTA]

That was always the part That did it for me also.

[@w.p.innman2821]

It caught me too.

[@corduerorose9747]

It's a shame they found a new experimental drug 29 years too late even though it a fictional movie

[@Jay-nq7fn]

Was his brother older and was Andy the youngest? That's what it seemed like I could be wrong.

[@pragmatist4life142]

Each of his family saying their little goodbyes, and his brother just balling like a baby. I have two brothers... That part made me fucking cry too.

[@echospaw899]

I always tear up with these scenes... I'm one of the few lucky ones. Celebrating 35 years of living with HIV this year.

[@mjscarousal]

God bless you

[@samanthadarrough4452]

God bless you and keep you

[@user-nf7ep1xt1q]

God bless ❤, that's great!!

[@shaylah2725]

this whole scene drives me to tears. the thing I love most about this film is the unwavering love & support Andy had from his family. it was beautiful to see ♥️

[@sharonjensen3016]

Scenes like this make me want to hug my niece and nephews and hold them closer to my heart.

[@SapphireCrusader1988]

@@sharonjensen3016 Do that. Never take it for granted.

[@TLR1219]

Listening to that song always makes me weep. People are so judgemental of what they don't understand. Excellent movie and very needed

[@traviscoates6878]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

I know the feeling .

[@rickysmom1]

When Denzel put the oxygen mask back on Tom Hanks was such an underrated scene. Such a powerful movie.

[@GenGamesUniverse]

yeah because in the beginning when Andrew goes to him to get him to be his counsel/lawyer, and he finds out that he's gay and has AIDS, he doesn't want to touch his hands and shake it due to his discrimination, but after seeing what happens in the library and grocery store where everyone accosts Andrew for being gay and having AIDS and wrongly saying that he had sex with his husband (which he didn't, he had a blood transfusion and that's what caused him to catch the AIDS virus), he changed his mind and took him on against his old law firm.

[@bradleybrown8399]

how does a scene like that get rated, anyway?🤔

[@surujsingh9724]

Fun fact: after he did that, the character got the eff out of there and fumigated himself.

[@BrianVincent-gz2dq]

Not underrated at all Ricky. I am sure it resonated with every viewer, as it rightly deserved to. Kind regards.

[@aquinobonelli11]

The closing scene, with the music, is probably one of the saddest in any movie. I cry every time .

[@TLR1219]

Same here

[@A_Final_Hit]

Same.

[@harleyquinn31]

Same. Every single time.

[@allaboutlife2837]

Actually it reminds me of my childhood days and village life, it always makes me cry 😭😭

[@corduerorose9747]

This is why I hate AIDS so badly 😔💔

[@SophiaAphrodite]

On our tombstone it is not the 2 dates that matter. It's the dash in between.

[@ARJIBEAR]

The acting in this movie was a 10/10. From the main leads to this scene with the family. Unbelievable.

[@mortalclown3812]

💯✨

[@cherylmcphee6281]

I lost dear friends. This film recognizes the fear we felt for our loved ones & the everlasting love we have.

[@janeniehaus-tull6867]

I was a new nurse in the SF Bay area in the 80's. This is so important. Blessings to all.🧡

[@tradtke101]

Thank you for your service, ma'am ❤

[@alecaquino4306]

A wonderful example of "show, don't tell" with regards to the wake scene. We learn so much about Andy, his family, and his friends just by watching them all come together for those few moments in love and understanding for one another.

[@truelovewontwait]

Indeed. Very powerful. Everything just come together perfectly

[@heidirourke2259]

I had a wake for my mom one it was a goodbye party and birthday party for her when i saw Philadelphia i was planing on.having a wake im glad i did

[@harleyquinn31]

Demme is a master.

[@charlenehastings4840]

I lost my brother Steve to AIDS. This movie, tears my heart because I love him so much. It’s a tragedy that someone young men died of this horrible disease. 😭😭😭😭

[@slonikabaziherrr]

Tom Hanks + Antonio Banderas + Denzel Washington + Bruce Springsteen = Masterpiece. They not making stories like that anymore.

[@davothegreat9990]

+ Neil Young. Don't forget him! 😮

[@mfk5533]

This is Neil Young, Springsteen wrote the other song

[@corduerorose9747]

RIP to the famous director Jonathan demme

[@toddrobinson6870]

I remember seeing this in the theater in 1993 with my friends and we all cried. I cried for 3 days straight as though I lost my brother and as it would be, this scene played out for me and my brother on 4/17/2002. I miss him every day. This song still gives me goosebumps.

[@wrinthiak3431]

I lost my brother in '94. He was my only sibling, and I miss him every day...

[@itsjustme0123]

No matter how many times I see this, the ending makes me cry. The music, with the video of him as a child....heartbreaking.

[@karenstrader6300]

Yes. Every time.

[@danielfamily3347]

Absolutely! The last 5 minutes with him as a little boy and that song...ABSOLUTELY GUT-WRENCHING!

[@Vikas_Jangra]

Of course dear...

[@loriallen5608]

I remember being in the theater and so many of us were sobbing at the end. Very powerful

[@corduerorose9747]

Jonathan denme directed a powerful film RIP thanks for the next year 30th anniversary of Philadelphia

[@christys8445]

I did too. Everyone was not just crying...we were openly sobbing and no one was embarrassed about it. So moving.

[@SnakesGaming2016]

that neil young song is soul crushing

[@ch33psk8]

Totally humane

[@user-tq1bs1by2c]

That Tom Hanks starved himself for this role is pure dedication. He had to look emaciated like an actual AIDS patient. Thanks Tom for all the brilliant performances that made us smile!!!!!!!

[@OttoByOgraffey]

This movie is nearly 30 years old. Incredible.

[@Ratboy2004]

Thanks for reminding us!

[@ThatGuyz82]

Ouch... don't be so cruel to us Otto.

[@streamofawareness]

Every time I see this movie, the final scenes make me bawl. AIDS took entire generations and nowadays people just want to pave it over and pretend they didn’t matter. I was born in 1980. I’m an old queer. This movie hits so hard.

[@harleyquinn31]

❤️

[@stephaniebrown9799]

You're not old just well seasoned. ❤️

[@user-sw4go6vc5s]

No one pretends it never happened , but what can you do about the past sit there and cry ? I think being thankful we live in better times and being lgbt isn’t a bad thing anymore and we have come a long way is a much better approach than remembering the dreadful 80s

[@jiiig8667]

Same thing is happening today with covid. We should know better. I grew up as an 80s kid too. :)

[@skysautter8240]

It breaks my heart to I also cry at the ending

[@KittiesMombo]

I worked at legal hospice in Dallas in the 90s. Our main business was AIDS/HIV patients in disputes for their rights and wills. Medical directives. Basic human rights. Families often blamed the partner and refused their wishes to stay together. I pray we never see such misguided anger again. God bless those who love and are loved.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

Bless your dear heart for your kindness. ❤

[@patriciameyer9718]

Tom Hanks is one of our greatest actors of our time,nobody else could have pulled this roll off.

[@seanbyrd9188]

Nor Denzel Washington for his.

[@YummyBaer]

After watching this film, I never ever saw homosexuality the same again and growing up in a home where it was frowned upon, I used to judge them and after this I always told myself I would treat them like the human brothers and sisters they are. They are all part of us whether you like it or not and we should not judge them because of who they love. This made me bust out the waterworks back when I watched it. Such an important movie for all to see.

[@robjones2408]

It was Neil Young's forlorn, lonely voice on "Philadelphia" which made the final scene so heartbreaking. Brilliantly done.

[@bethgallagher8156]

Neil Young blamed Gay Men for the AIDS epidemic. Neil said he didn’t want GAY MEN touching his things at the grocery store etc.. Neil Young’s music should NEVER have been used in this film….

[@traces2807]

@@bethgallagher8156 Well, that's just really fucking horrible. I did not know that.

[@claudetteholloway2367]

Hearing Neil Young really made me cry, because it really showed how much Andrew was loved...

[@daturanights]

@@bethgallagher8156 But...he changed that point of view and he gave the profits from this song to AIDS charities. People do change.

[@darkkiss7247]

Brings me to tears. Reminds me of my beautiful brother who passed in 2008 from cancer. Those old home movies also add the perfect touch.

[@Ronald-ks2iy]

Powerful scene, the viewer feels like they were a guest at this wake. It makes you think of your own mortality and how those that remain will remember you.

[@theintrovertedaspie9095]

That'll change by 2030 according to scientists, because by then we'll be able to reverse aging, or the aging process. So humans, like jellyfish, could become biologically immortal.

[@missadug]

I always loved how kind and loving Andy's family was in this movie. They were truly wonderful people.

[@richardsiciliano7117]

Neil should have won the Oscar for his song. Far more powerful than Springsteen's song.

[@lagarde2011]

Damn right.

[@corduerorose9747]

From the opening song to the closing song

[@NickPR87]

Although he didn't have to endure the drastic weight and appearance changes Tom did, Denzel's performance in this film was one of his best ever! The character development of his role is a remarkable thing to see.

[@TheSlashpimp]

Denzel's was great but Tom Hanks was oscar worthy. Dude had to lose so much weight to give the appearance of he had aids. Thats acting

[@marionogueiraramos9488]

everyone was once someone’s child… everyone

[@bowieupland6112]

Yes, Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy.... etc etc.

[@marionogueiraramos9488]

@@bowieupland6112 yes

[@mikekaminski6816]

One of the most emotional scenes I have ever watched. The love from the family and the wake at his house. How Antonio B. shuts the door after they all leave. He knows Tom Hanks is going to die.

[@ericamorkunas5236]

This was based on a true story. I think the world needed to see this. It made a huge difference on how we saw, treated and helped AIDS patients.

[@corduerorose9747]

This was dedicated in memory of Geoffrey Bowers

[@XaviRonaldo0]

It was inspired by a true story. There is a difference.

[@octaviolopezsr.4700]

By not being a native American, I couldn't understand why wakes were like this. A celebration, happiness. I thought it was "disrespectful " because our tradition is to be sad, cry (loud) and show how much pain we feel. Now I appreciate how these people are celebrating life. His life, his friendship and kindness. No need to show pain but to celebrate his life. Well done.

[@Fuerto203]

Every culture, family, and individuals have their own traditions of mourning. Grieving together has it's own merits, and being able to cry and get your emotions out together is definitely not a bad thing at all. Personally however, I hope that when I'm gone and my friends and family have a wake that it's a celebration instead. I'd want them to not be sad that I'm gone, but celebrate the (hopefully good and rich) impact I had on them when I was here. To each their own though

[@RTCPhotoWork]

@@Fuerto203 Even if people celebrate the life you have, it doesn't mean there will not be sadness also. It's part of the grieving process.

[@Fuerto203]

@@RTCPhotoWork I never denied that, but I'm specifically referring to the funeral rites. My preference would be something like in the clip, a happy gathering to celebrate me. That doesn't mean they wouldn't or shouldn't also be allowed to be sad. In the very scene before this clip in the movie, some of the same people that are in the wake are crying as they are saying goodbye to Beckett in the hospital

[@kennyryan625]

Wakes are an Irish tradition too

[@eze2k]

its very different a wake for a person who had a long illness that you know its gonna kill them, to an sudden death by accident or some other thing

[@Xandra1076]

This film had such an outsized impact because two Hollywood heavyweights (plus the up and coming Antonio) were part of it. This film wouldn't have changed so many people's perceptions if less well known and less respected actors had done it. One of the greatest films ever made.

[@christophmatthews4313]

Tom Hanks wasn’t a Hollywood heavyweight. This cemented it.

[@mjscarousal]

@@christophmatthews4313 I agree, Denzel wasn't that big either but this movie gave both of them recognition, prestigue and respect as actors.

[@raymondsolisjr.1262]

I know it's just a movie, I know Tom Hanks is just an actor. But damn it. He makes me believe

[@luvmoney9262]

My mother died from AIDS...we all saw her deteoriate before our eyes...utterly sad...but was luved...I MISS U MOMMY...BLESSINGS...REAL TALK!!!

[@mitzieriggins8234]

Your mom LOVED YOU ALL! I know she was so HAPPY n PROUD 2b your mom!! Sorry 4 yours n your family's loss.

[@dianerosegrecoallen4935]

I was a clinical RN who practiced in a TJUH in Philly and also at Mercy Hospital of Pgh in the 80's. I saw a great deal of extreme situations around many types of scenarios. After I moved 3 x and gave birth to 4 full-term babies by c-section, with 1 miscarriage in 5 years. I came to understand full body burnout and the nature of pancreatitis, low immune function, depression and anxiety. No matter the virus, Nutrition plays a major role in recovery to build up all systems. Sleep patterns play an important role for healing. Alcohol and junk food have no business in the hospital setting. Chronic disease is a condition where underlying causes are not addressed. If you have lost a loved one, I am sending you strength for you to carry them in your heart, and with their memory while embracing a full life of your own. We know so much more today about how the body responds to foods, toxins, relationships, extremes, and lack of movement, self worth, and care.

[@ISEEKSPACE]

Every single person in this film acted brilliantly. An absolutely incredible, powerful, and, overall, extremely important film--no matter how fictitious some parts of the movie might've seemed.

[@RadThibodeaux]

Demme cast 53 HIV positive extras to appear in the film. In less than a year from its release 43 had passed away. It’s extremely important to remember this time.

[@malbourne805]

This scene - especially the wake scene at the house - sets my emotions off each time I watch it. I remember watching this the very first time in 1993, when AIDS was still considered a modern day plague among us. I was 21 years old, and I cried like a baby watching this, because this movie was and is - for me - the most accurate description of how we were back then, and today it shows us how far we've come, and how much further we have to go. Why do we continue to treat each other like trash?

[@zyrrhos]

"Pandemic of the unvaccinated." We sure do have a lot further to go.

[@lostheartslostminds]

I wonder the same 💔

[@lostheartslostminds]

@@zyrrhos I don't understand your comment?

[@urthboundmisfit]

@@zyrrhos If you're going to bring that up, while that was going on, all I could think was "The only reason infected people are getting away with coughing on one another is because no one can claim this is just a gay men's disease." It's so hypocritical. People have no shame.

[@zyrrhos]

@@lostheartslostminds The OP said, "Why do we continue to treat each other like trash?" This administration, the media and our public health officials used Goebbels-like propaganda to vilify the unvaccinated to make them appear unclean and responsible for the Covid pandemic.

[@reiver569]

Thirty years later, this scene still brings me to tears.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

That Neil Young song is like a stab in the heart, oof.

[@MR-ki8ud]

Big time. Totally agree. 😭😭😭

[@TheSlashpimp]

This scene always hit me hard. My poor Grandfather died the same way and a year before this movie was released. AIDS is a terrible disease and took so many peoples lives

[@joeyboedeker2047]

The world lost a lot of talent to aids

[@bunnehboi1985]

@@joeyboedeker2047 As Freddie Mercury said, _The Show Must Go On._

[@kerrycavanaugh4268]

I'm sorry that your grandfather suffered.

[@rockstarslasher5140]

I'm sorry about your grandpa!

[@reiver569]

I’m sorry for what all of you went through.

[@Valkonnen]

It's one of the saddest things that I've ever seen, because for many it is actually happening right now. I tried not to cry, I REALLY did...

[@denisegore1884]

One of the most powerful movies ever made. I only watched it the one time when it came out but it has stayed with me all of that time.

[@glorysun84]

I was a kid when this movie came out. My grandma even let me watch it and even to this very day the ending scenes still bring tears to my eyes. This is one movie the younger generation needs to watch. Allow them to see the heartbreak that so many families endured during this time.

[@adamnapier7491]

Saw this in the theater at 13 years old. Don't remember crying at a movie before that, besides E.T., but will never forget crying once the footage of him as a child came up. It was an enormous lesson in empathy in that moment.

[@JediPhoenix1976]

That moment when Joe fixes Andy's mask...such a simple act but the character development is huge when you remember Joe shaking hands with Andy, and then wiping his own hands after finding out Andy has AIDS.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

So, I'm now in my mid-50s. As I grew up and as I served in the US Army in the 80's, being called 'a fag' was an **instant** fight. People who otherwise were very conscious of prejudice bandied about anti-gay slurs in everyday language. I did too. And all of us saw HIV as completely preventable... just don't have homosexual sex. 'Philadelphia' is the movie that began the process that changed my mind. I've since had LBGTQ friends, I've been to gay weddings, and known trans people. I cannot say that I understand their lives. But I have learned to accept the LBGTQ community as people, human beings, and judge each person one at a time by their actions rather than judge them as a group.

[@mitzieriggins8234]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Let Love Lead!

[@scottw6704]

It's people like you...the ones whose minds were changed, that make all the difference.

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

Dear God no one should have to die like that. Great movie that broke my heart.

[@monicahaynes8033]

This and that opera scene gets me every time! I think Neil Young’s song should’ve won an Oscar.

[@dgeneric7518]

When they show Denzel helping to put his oxygen mask back on- that was significant. Because when he walked into Denzel's office originally, he was afraid once he said he had AIDS. Wiped his hand off after shaking it. Was nervous about him even being there... They developed such a bond, that Denzel could overcome his initial fears- and probably disgust- and help his friend at the end. It's so pivotal. My heart hurts everytime I watch their last encounter.

[@spike16965]

To me this was one of Tom Hanks best films

[@sambucasmom927]

Denzel and Tom made stellar performances in this film.

[@tywanderbush2796]

Honestly one of my Favorite Movies. This movie showed a Loving Family in such a real and honest way especially the actors that portrayed his parents. The chemistry between Denzel & Tom was poetic. Years ago I volunteered with an Organization that delivered meals to people that were Aids and HIV Patients. I was glad I did. This Movie never gets old. The writing, the subject matter, and the the performances were all Award Worthy.

[@lindawilliams141]

I still cry. I'm crying now. I hope I cry every time I watch this movie, just to prove to myself that I'm still human. 😢😢

[@lisanidog8178]

I started tearing up when Hanks said he was ready. My father passed in 1989 of lung cancer. He was in hospice. He joked with me, mom and the two nurses. My brother and his fiancé hadn’t come yet. His passing sadly wasn’t peaceful but what I’ll never forget was dad wasn’t afraid. And ignoring everyone but me he looked me in the eye. Next second he was gone. We all went to the hospital and I went into his room. His head was turned toward me, empty eyes open. I’d never seen anyone pass before. Hank’s character with his “I’m ready” showed he was like dad. Unafraid both knew they led a good life and as long as you remember them, they’re not gone. Excuse me. I have to ball my eyes out now.

[@ArtemusnH]

Jonathan Demme is one of the few who pictured American characters (especially second characters, who he never treated poorly but with care cause they do count) that were not clichés or archetypes. Made us feel connected to the situation here for instance, last scene of this movie with Neil Young's wonderful song is one of my favourite of all time. For this I am tremendously happy for all these great movies he made. Bless him.

[@shelleyhinatsu6136]

The song gets me every time

[@AB-fm2zn]

from an article I read years ago, I believe Denzel passed on the role that Tom Hanks took. He felt the character of a black man having AIDS was overwhelming. But nevertheless he did a marvelous job as the attorney.

[@chanj1950]

That was a good move since Andrew was, in real life, a white male. True story

[@brucecrowe458]

Quite possibly the most beautiful piece of music Neil Young has ever written.

[@rstevens1836]

No other heartbreak like having to watch your loved one slowly getting their life snatched and withering away in front of you. This scene was that. Well done, always a tough watch. Lovely emotional hymn by Neil Young at the end too, but the Springsteen one was great too.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

My Uncle died of AIDS related illness in 1992. I was 12 and seeing him slowly regressing still haunts me to this day. It's so hard for me to watch this movie. I've only seen it in it's entirety twice. I'll probably watch it one more time. It's always painful.

[@deedeelizard]

All these years later and I’m still in tears, sublime acting at its very best!! ♥️

[@jasonpascall4041]

I hope my friends remember me like this

[@brandonkim76]

As a father of two kids, No one deserves to die unjustly

[@mitzieriggins8234]

That's true, we cannot control our coming in or going out of this life, not really but we can control how we love on one another, respect one another n be there 4 1another. Let Love Lead!

[@jenniferraymond9766]

Death is rarely "just." No matter how you die.

[@ram76921]

don't have sodomy in a movie theater

[@NewShockerGuy]

5:20 hit home too hard. I lost my dad to brain cancer in 2018, and his reaction is exactly what I did with my dad knowing that it was the end. Nothing in the world could change the outcome :-(

[@jonathanbennett1411]

Same, brother. Mom 3/30/20, glioblastoma. I see you.

[@NewShockerGuy]

​@@jonathanbennett1411I'm sorry for your loss, glioblastoma took my dad in exactly one year from diagnosis. He didn't suffer that much but it was very quick, shockingly quick... Hopefully your mom and my dad are up there somewhere in Valhalla having a blast and looking down on us, Knowing everything is alright ❤️ :-)

[@SorayaEsfandiary_]

Same reaction here. I held on to my Dad one last time and didn’t want to let go.

[@JeffreyWillis800]

At about 6:02, the love of a mother never ends. Well, in most cases with mothers, unless your mother is very narcissistic so she actually tries to kill you to help her own pain go by quicker. But in this scene, it was beautiful.

[@cryptidian3530]

The childhood footage always gets me. As a parent all you want ia for your child to be two things. Happy and healthy. Children are so pure and innocent. Breaks my heart whenever I see the homemade videos of him as a kid, full of potential, healthy and happy.

[@charisamartin2152]

Such a powerful scene- the nurse winking at him with her right eye- in sight of the only eye he could see out of 😭😭😭

[@tofuti2001]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Still love this movie after all these years - just so much power in two heavyweight actors in their primes, not bringing a heavy had to a massively weighted subject when this film was made. So Powerful.

[@Diskoboy1974]

I love it when he holds up the bottle of Dom Perignon. If you remember, he wanted to buy some for his baby's birth at the beginning of the movie, but cheaped out. I must admit. We've come so far in treating HIV/AIDS, and we can all thank this movie for raising awareness about it, and the way homosexuals were treated in this country. God knows where we'd be now if this movie was never made. HIV would probably still be the death sentence it was all those years ago.

[@danzam40]

Well he did just win a multimillion dollar lawsuit from Andy’s case so he had reason not to be cheap.

[@susanr3108]

This was one of the best movies of all time.

[@MR-ki8ud]

This scene kills me, every single time. The contrast of death and life in one room, that song Neil Young sings, the video of young Andy. Beautiful and heart wrenching.

[@linscrattish2648]

This scene, perfection!!! So natural and touching, have never forgotten the ending of this remarkable film. Denzel at his absolute best. Just consider the talent here.

[@C.Chandler_May]

The childhood video's with Neil Young playing in the background was beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@kencook7580]

So honest, so loving, so beautiful.

[@eamonngaynor5762]

This was the main transitional point in tom Hanks s career as an actor his performance was astonishing and mindblowing to say the least his career went from brilliance to immeasurably amazing a superb actor

[@andiscott8470]

Still one of the most impactful movies I have seen in my life. I remember watching this and sobbing for so long after. Still makes me cry now. Tom Hanks was a wonderful actor in this, as well as Antonio and so many others.

[@FlaRoughneck]

So many people who dealt with this horrific disease at the time this was made had people in the health care industry who wouldn't touch them.. The moment Denzel's character touched him after the way he was at the start of the film shows how far he as a person had come. It was one of the most profound moments of the film for me to see. This film IMO is easily one of the best films ever.

[@steveparish4209]

I lost my younger sister to cancer 5 years ago. I was like Andy's youngest brother in this scene, I just couldn't handle watching her die while in hospice care. I had to say goodbye and let her go. 8 days later she passed away. I don't know if I should have handled it differently but there's no going back I suppose.

[@johnspence8141]

We all handle things how we handle it, and then make the mistake of judging ourselves looking back. Don't look back. There is no "right" way to grieve or to face grief. You did fine. And the best you can do is move forward, make the most of life, and be happy...I 100% guarantee that's what she would have wanted. And it is the best way to honour her. Sorry for your loss.

[@Taosravenfan]

There is no “should.” Every person and family grieves in their own way. I watched as a surgeon for over 30 years. Sooner or later the pain fades and you’re left with your good memories.

[@lolitahansen1682]

She knows how much you love her, trust me.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

You acting in that way shows you love her and she felt that respectively. Your heart was shown, very clearly in fact you are a good brother!! ✌🏾N much ❤️

[@mitzieriggins8234]

Steve, you did what you could do that's all honey. Your sister loves/loved you n she knows how much you loved her...she took all that love from you, family n friends n went back home. We who are left behind with the tears n memories must understand n hold on until we met again. She's So Good in Heaven. Keep living, keep SMILING n enjoy life. She would want you 2.

[@sappermade6012]

2 of the greatest actors that ever lived

[@erinjohnson4273]

As a front line health care worker, this scene always gets to me, because i see people who have no one, when they die. i cried when i first saw it

[@robdobson5056]

Great movie! Well deserved Oscar for Hanks.

[@dianeyoung2914]

Tom is just incredible in this movie.