The Judge 2014

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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.

Robert Downey Jr.

as Hank Palmer

Robert Duvall

as Joseph Palmer

Vera Farmiga

as Samantha Powell

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Glen Palmer

Jeremy Strong

as Dale Palmer

Dax Shepard

as C.P. Kennedy

Billy Bob Thornton

as Dwight Dickham

Leighton Meester

as Carla Powell

Ken Howard

as Judge Warren

Emma Tremblay

as Lauren Palmer

Director:

David Dobkin

Writer:

Bill Dubuque, Nick Schenk, David Dobkin

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2014 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

141 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Judge

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

as Hank Palmer

Robert Duvall

as Joseph Palmer

Vera Farmiga

as Samantha Powell

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Glen Palmer

Jeremy Strong

as Dale Palmer

Dax Shepard

as C.P. Kennedy

Billy Bob Thornton

as Dwight Dickham

Leighton Meester

as Carla Powell

Ken Howard

as Judge Warren

Emma Tremblay

as Lauren Palmer

Balthazar Getty

as Deputy Hanson

David Krumholtz

as Mike Kattan

Grace Zabriskie

as Mrs. Blackwell

Denis O'Hare

as Doc Morris

Sarah Lancaster

as Lisa Palmer

Lonnie Farmer

as Gus the Bailiff

Matt Riedy

as Sheriff White

Mark Kiely

as Mark Blackwell

Jeremy Holm

as Redneck

Catherine Cummings

as Mary Palmer

Tamara Hickey

as Amy Palmer

Paul-Emile Cendron

as Joe Palmer

Ian Nelson

as Eric Palmer

Carol S. Austin

as Young Mary Palmer

Marcus D'Angelo

as Dale (10)

Michael Celata

as Hank (5)

Bobby Bryan

as Hank (16)

Cody Pettola

as Glen (5)

Johnny Orlando

as Glen (17)

Gary Wayne Farris

as Judge (39)

Ras Enoch McCurdie

as Mini Mart Clerk

Ian Blackman

as Mr. Burke

John Talalas

as Chicago Sheriff Deputy

Daryl Edwards

as Judge Carter

Joel Brady

as Mr. Williams

Sara Jane Burns

as Pregnant Ex

Ara Glenn-Johanson

as Potential Juror #5

Kate Crowley

as Potential Juror #9

Michael Patrick Kane

as Juror #7

Lance Norris

as Juror #8

Lenny Clarke

as Juror #10

Frank Ridley

as Jury Foreman

Duncan B. Putney

as Dr. Putney

Pun Bandhu

as Forensic Scientist

Jamison Haase

as Dr. Brannamon

Lucien Spelman

as Bartender Billy

Timothy John Smith

as Both Ways Bobby

Jonathan Ziese

as Blackwell's Brother

Brian McGrail

as Townie

Joyce Greenleaf

as Mourner

Enn Reitel

as Mourner

Tiffany Crosby

as Airport Pedestrian

Mary Hronicek

as Courtroom Spectator

Susan Garfield

as Flight Attendant

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