The Judge (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2014, The Judge is a drama film directed by David Dobkin, running about 141 minutes. “Defend your Honor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Judge stars Robert Downey Jr. as Hank Palmer, Robert Duvall as Joseph Palmer, Vera Farmiga as Samantha Powell and Vincent D'Onofrio as Glen Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Judge has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $83.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Judge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Judge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Judge (2014)?
- In US, The Judge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Judge worth watching?
- The Judge holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Judge?
- The Judge stars Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio and Jeremy Strong.
- When was The Judge released?
- The Judge was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.