The Judge (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, The Judge is a drama film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 69 minutes. “Strangest Story in the Annals of Modern Crime! They killed in different ways!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A study of an amoral and sleazy defense lawyer who suddenly tries to "go straight" when he finds out that his tart wife is cheating on him; as well as the similarities he has in life with one of his clients.
Who’s in it. The Judge stars Milburn Stone as Martin Strang, Katherine DeMille as Lucille Strang, Paul Guilfoyle as William Jackson and Stanley Waxman as Dr. James Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Judge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Judge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Judge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Judge (1949)?
- In US, The Judge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Judge worth watching?
- The Judge holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Judge?
- The Judge stars Milburn Stone, Katherine DeMille, Paul Guilfoyle, Stanley Waxman and Norman Budd.
- When was The Judge released?
- The Judge was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.