The Judge
2014, English. Directed by David Dobkin.
Defend your Honor.
A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Judge is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- David DobkinDirector
- Robert Downey Jr.Hank Palmer
- Robert DuvallJoseph Palmer
- Vera FarmigaSamantha Powell
- Vincent D'OnofrioGlen Palmer
- Jeremy StrongDale Palmer
- Dax ShepardC.P. Kennedy
- Billy Bob ThorntonDwight Dickham
- Leighton MeesterCarla Powell
- Ken HowardJudge Warren
- Emma TremblayLauren Palmer
- Balthazar GettyDeputy Hanson
- David KrumholtzMike Kattan
Details
- Released
- 17 October 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Dubuque, David Dobkin, Nick Schenk
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $84M
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The Judge: quick answers
Is The Judge worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 4,624 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Judge?
The Judge runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does The Judge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Judge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Judge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Judge is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Judge on?
The Judge is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Judge?
If you liked The Judge, try The Long, Hot Summer, The Children Act, The Rainmaker.
Who directed The Judge?
The Judge (2014) was directed by David Dobkin and stars Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga.