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The Judge

2014·Movie·R·141 min·7.3(4,442)

Defend your Honor.

A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.

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Where to watch The Judge in United States

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About The Judge

The Judge is a 2014 English-language drama film directed by David Dobkin. The cast is led by Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 4400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube.

The Judge was produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Big Kid Pictures, and Team Downey and made in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 2014, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $84 million worldwide.

Director
David Dobkin
Writers
Bill Dubuque, Nick Schenk, David Dobkin
Release date
October 8, 2014
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$84 million
Production
Village Roadshow Pictures, Big Kid Pictures, Team Downey
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The Judge cast & crew

The Judge was directed by David Dobkin and written by Bill Dubuque, Nick Schenk, and David Dobkin.

The cast features Robert Downey Jr. as Hank Palmer, Robert Duvall as Joseph Palmer, Vera Farmiga as Samantha Powell, Vincent D'Onofrio as Glen Palmer, Jeremy Strong as Dale Palmer, and Dax Shepard as C.P. Kennedy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Janusz Kamiński, and it was produced by David Gambino and Susan Downey.

Is The Judge worth watching?

The Judge holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 4,442 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Judge is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Judge

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Cast of The Judge

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Hank Palmer

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Joseph Palmer

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Samantha Powell

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Glen Palmer

Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong

Dale Palmer

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard

C.P. Kennedy

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Dwight Dickham

Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester

Carla Powell

Ken Howard

Ken Howard

Judge Warren

Emma Tremblay

Emma Tremblay

Lauren Palmer

Balthazar Getty

Balthazar Getty

Deputy Hanson

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

Mike Kattan

The Judge — FAQs

Where can I watch The Judge in United States?

The Judge is streaming on YouTube in United States.

Is The Judge on YouTube?

Yes — The Judge is currently available on YouTube in United States.

What language is The Judge in?

The Judge is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Judge?

The Judge runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

What is The Judge rated?

The Judge is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 4,442 ratings.

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