Dredd (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, Dredd is an action and science fiction film directed by Pete Travis, running about 95 minutes. “Judgement is coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the future, America is a dystopian wasteland. The latest scourge is Ma-Ma, a prostitute-turned-drug pusher with a dangerous new drug and aims to take over the city. The only possibility of stopping her is an elite group of urban police called Judges, who combine the duties of judge, jury and executioner to deliver a brutal brand of swift justice. But even the top-ranking Judge, Dredd, discovers that taking down Ma-Ma isn’t as easy as it seems in this explosive adaptation of the hugely popular comic series.
Who’s in it. Dredd stars Karl Urban as Judge Dredd, Olivia Thirlby as Anderson, Lena Headey as Ma-Ma and Wood Harris as Kay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dredd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Dredd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dredd tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dredd (2012)?
- In US, Dredd is available to stream on MovieSphere+ 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 Dredd worth watching?
- Dredd holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dredd?
- Dredd stars Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Wood Harris and Langley Kirkwood.
- When was Dredd released?
- Dredd was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.