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Judge! (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2014, Judge! is a comedy film directed by Akira Nagai, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. A major advertising festival is held each year to determine the best television commercial in the world. A rookie ad man at a big advertising company named Otan is selected as a judge on the festival jury. Meanwhile, a coworker also named Ota (although the Japanese characters are slightly different) poses as his wife so that he can attend an open party which is held nightly. Knowing that he’ll get fired if his company doesn’t win the Grand Prix, he’s forced to resort to a variety of desperate tactics.

Who’s in it. Judge! stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as Kiichiro Ota, Keiko Kitagawa as Hikari Ota, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Carlos and Tetsuji Tamayama as Tatsuya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Judge! has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judge! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Judge! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Judge! (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Judge! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Judge! worth watching?
Judge! holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Judge!?
Judge! stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Keiko Kitagawa, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Tetsuji Tamayama and Etsushi Toyokawa.
When was Judge! released?
Judge! was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.