The Judge
Seen it?2014 | 141 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved To Kill a Mockingbird or Insomnia, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 SAG Award and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$84 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 460K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Dobkin
- Robert Downey Jr.Hank Palmer
- Robert DuvallJoseph Palmer
- Vera FarmigaSamantha Powell
- Vincent D'OnofrioGlen Palmer
- Jeremy StrongDale Palmer
- Dax ShepardC.P. Kennedy
- Billy Bob ThorntonDwight Dickham
- Leighton MeesterCarla Powell
- Ken HowardJudge Warren
- Emma TremblayLauren Palmer