Judgment at Nuremberg (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, Judgment at Nuremberg is a drama, war and history film directed by Stanley Kramer, running about 179 minutes. “We have to forgive if we are to go on living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe, but also from the widow of a Nazi general, an idealistic U.S. Army captain and reluctant witness Irene Wallner.
Who’s in it. Judgment at Nuremberg stars Spencer Tracy as Dan Haywood, Burt Lancaster as Ernst Janning, Richard Widmark as Tad Lawson and Marlene Dietrich as Mrs. Bertholt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Judgment at Nuremberg sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
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 Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judgment at Nuremberg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judgment at Nuremberg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)?
- In US, Judgment at Nuremberg is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Judgment at Nuremberg worth watching?
- Judgment at Nuremberg holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Judgment at Nuremberg?
- Judgment at Nuremberg stars Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Marlene Dietrich and Maximilian Schell.
- When was Judgment at Nuremberg released?
- Judgment at Nuremberg was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.