Judy (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2019, Judy is a drama, music and history film directed by Rupert Goold, running about 118 minutes. “Judy Garland: the legend behind the rainbow.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.

Who’s in it. Judy stars Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, Finn Wittrock as Mickey Deans, Michael Gambon as Bernard Delfont and Rufus Sewell as Sid Luft, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Judy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Judy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Judy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Judy (2019)?
In US, Judy is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Judy worth watching?
Judy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Judy?
Judy stars Renée Zellweger, Finn Wittrock, Michael Gambon, Rufus Sewell and Richard Cordery.
When was Judy released?
Judy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.