Philadelphia
Philadelphia loses more than it wins in every round — and 37% across 110 matchups is well below the 50% that would mean just holding even. A landmark film for representation that voters treat with reverence — but reverence and preference aren't the same thing. In brackets, it carries moral weight that doesn't always translate to the instinctive, gut-level choice a forced pick demands. It ranks behind the other Jonathan Demme film tracked here. 1.4s avg decision time (platform avg: 3.5s). No deliberation needed.
Synopsis
Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
The best round is the finals at 40% — and even that's below average. 37% opening, 39% semis, 40% finals: no stage of the bracket offers Philadelphia a foothold.
The matchup with Big is a genuine coin flip at 50% — neither film has found an edge. Against Forrest Gump, Philadelphia wins only 27%. Some matchups simply don't go your way. Apollo 13 causes similar problems at 33%.
The Tom Hanks: America's Dad final between Philadelphia and Big is genuinely contested at 50%. Neither film has established clear control.
Jonathan Demme has 2 films on BingeBracket — Philadelphia trails The Silence of the Lambs (52%) in their head-to-head filmography comparison.
Dead last in Tom Hanks: America's Dad.
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