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The Judge

  • 20142014
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  • 2h 21m
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Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall in The Judge (2014)
Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.
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Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with ... Read allBig-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
189K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,630
186
  • Director
    • David Dobkin
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk(screenplay)
    • Bill Dubuque(screenplay)
    • David Dobkin(story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Robert Duvall
    • Vera Farmiga
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  • Director
    • David Dobkin
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk(screenplay)
    • Bill Dubuque(screenplay)
    • David Dobkin(story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Robert Duvall
    • Vera Farmiga
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 395User reviews
    • 283Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Vera Farmiga in The Judge (2014)
    Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall in The Judge (2014)

    Top cast

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    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Hank Palmeras Hank Palmer
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Joseph Palmeras Joseph Palmer
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Samantha Powellas Samantha Powell
    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Dwight Dickhamas Dwight Dickham
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Glen Palmeras Glen Palmer
    Jeremy Strong
    Jeremy Strong
    • Dale Palmeras Dale Palmer
    Dax Shepard
    Dax Shepard
    • C.P. Kennedyas C.P. Kennedy
    Leighton Meester
    Leighton Meester
    • Carla Powellas Carla Powell
    Ken Howard
    Ken Howard
    • Judge Warrenas Judge Warren
    Emma Tremblay
    Emma Tremblay
    • Lauren Palmeras Lauren Palmer
    Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty
    • Deputy Hansonas Deputy Hanson
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Mike Kattanas Mike Kattan
    Grace Zabriskie
    Grace Zabriskie
    • Mrs. Blackwellas Mrs. Blackwell
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Doc Morrisas Doc Morris
    Sarah Lancaster
    Sarah Lancaster
    • Lisa Palmeras Lisa Palmer
    Lonnie Farmer
    Lonnie Farmer
    • Gus the Bailiffas Gus the Bailiff
    Matt Riedy
    Matt Riedy
    • Sheriff Whiteas Sheriff White
    Mark Kiely
    Mark Kiely
    • Mark Blackwellas Mark Blackwell
    • Director
      • David Dobkin
    • Writers
      • Nick Schenk(screenplay) (story)
      • Bill Dubuque(screenplay)
      • David Dobkin(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When his brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must come to his father's aid and defend him in court. Here, Hank discovers the truth behind the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles and secrecy of the family. —Warren D'Souza
    • courtroom
    • lawyer
    • dysfunctional family
    • trial
    • funeral
    • 301 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Defend your Honor.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language including some sexual references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Someone rhetorically mentions Atticus Finch, a reference to To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), which was Robert Duvall's screen debut, playing Arthur "Boo" Radley.
    • Goofs
      All Indiana cars in the movie have front license plates, which are not issued in that state.
    • Quotes

      Hank Palmer: Everyone wants Atticus Finch until there's a dead hooker in a bathtub. Note: Atticus Finch is the lawyer in "To Kill a Mockingbird."

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Robert Downey Jr./Ira Glass/Big & Rich (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Well Sweep Out The Ashes (In The Morning)
      Written by Joyce Allsup
      Performed by Gram Parsons
      Courtesy of Reprise Records
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews395

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A Great Film that I highly recommend if you are an adult
    If you are an adult wanting to see a great film about real life family issues with some terrific court room drama you should see this film. It is well written and directed with great performances by Downey and Duvall. I think Downey gives his best performance in a film and Duvall is again outstanding.

    I found this to be a better film than Gone Girl. It is more believable and more moving.

    I am a baby boomer who likes science fiction but I am quite pleased to see a film without a super hero and CG images.

    I hope to convince my daughters (all in their 20's) and my parents (in their 80's) to see this movie.
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    17
    • DocIndy
    • Nov 2, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ngài Thẩm Phán
    • Filming locations
      • Plymouth County Courthouse, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Big Kid Pictures
      • Team Downey
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,119,388
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,116,226
      • Oct 12, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $84,419,388
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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