Judge Priest (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1934, Judge Priest is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 80 minutes. “Enough laughs to make your head spin!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Judge Priest, a proud Confederate veteran, restores the justice in a small town in the Post-Bellum Kentucky using his common sense and his great sense of humanity.
Who’s in it. Judge Priest stars Will Rogers as Judge William Pitman 'Billy' Priest, Tom Brown as Jerome Priest, Anita Louise as Ellie May Gillespie and Henry B. Walthall as Reverend Ashby Brand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Judge Priest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judge Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judge Priest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judge Priest (1934)?
- In US, Judge Priest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Judge Priest worth watching?
- Judge Priest holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Judge Priest?
- Judge Priest stars Will Rogers, Tom Brown, Anita Louise, Henry B. Walthall and David Landau.
- When was Judge Priest released?
- Judge Priest was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.