Judge (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, Judge is a drama film directed by Liu Jie, running about 100 minutes. “A man sentenced death for stealing two cars looks to avoid execution in China” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small northern Chinese city in 1997, Judge Tian privately struggles with the loss of his daughter, killed by a stolen car in a hit-and-run accident. On the bench he encounters Qiuwu, a mechanic accused of stealing two cars. Perhaps influenced by his emotional state, the outwardly impassive judge imposes an almost-obsolete criminal law on Qiuwu that sentences him to death for his crime. Desperate to mitigate his sentence, Qiuwu agrees to donate his kidney to a rich businessman dying of a terminal illness, hoping at the very least that his impoverished family may profit from his demise.
Who’s in it. Judge stars Ni Dahong as Tian, Mei Ting, Qi Dao and Zheng Zheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Judge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judge (2010)?
- 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Judge?
- Judge stars Ni Dahong, Mei Ting, Qi Dao, Zheng Zheng and Gao Qunshu.
- When was Judge released?
- Judge was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.