Nuremberg (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Nuremberg is a drama and history film directed by Yves Simoneau, running about 180 minutes. “The dramatized account of the war crime trials following the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the defeat of Germany in WWII, the Allies determine that there must be an accounting of German war crimes. Twenty-four Nazis, representative of all sections of military and civilian life are chosen to stand trial for the crimes of conspiracy to commit aggression, commission of aggression, crimes during war and crimes against humanity. The preparations for the trial, the trial itself and its aftermath are shown through the eyes of Chief Prosecutor Robert Jackson and through the eyes of Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering, the ranking Nazi defendant.
Who’s in it. Nuremberg stars Alec Baldwin as Justice Robert H. Jackson, Brian Cox as Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, Christopher Plummer as Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe and Jill Hennessy as Elsie Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nuremberg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nuremberg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nuremberg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nuremberg (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nuremberg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nuremberg worth watching?
- Nuremberg holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nuremberg?
- Nuremberg stars Alec Baldwin, Brian Cox, Christopher Plummer, Jill Hennessy and Christopher Heyerdahl.
- When was Nuremberg released?
- Nuremberg was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.