Where to watch The Philanthropist in Mexico
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About The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist is a 2009 web series in the Action & Adventure and Drama genres, created by Tom Fontana, starring James Purefoy, Neve Campbell and Michael Kenneth Williams. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Philanthropist in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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Overview
The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others.[4] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5] The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.
Seasons (1)
- Season 18 episodes · 2009
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Philanthropist in Mexico?+
The Philanthropist is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is The Philanthropist on Netflix?+
The Philanthropist is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.
How many seasons of The Philanthropist are there?+
The Philanthropist has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.
Who stars in The Philanthropist?+
The Philanthropist stars James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth and Jesse L. Martin.
When did The Philanthropist come out?+
The Philanthropist is a 2009 web series created by Tom Fontana.
What genre is The Philanthropist?+
The Philanthropist is Action & Adventure and Drama series.
Who created The Philanthropist?+
The Philanthropist was created by Tom Fontana.
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