Where to Watch The Philanthropist

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We've compiled a list of streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription choices – along with the availability of "The Philanthropist" on each platform. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch "The Philanthropist" right now, here are some specifics about the NBC show.

Originally premiering June 24th, 2009, "The Philanthropist" stars James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth. The series runs 1 season(s), and has a score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDB, which compiled reviews from 9 knowledgeable people.

Interested in knowing what the series is about? Here’s the plot: "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."

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