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The Judge

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 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
3,159
529
  • 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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    Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall in The Judge (2014)

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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)
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    Storyline

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    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
    Prodigal or survivor?
    What happens when you go back to that small town that was home? Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.) reluctantly goes back home to honor his mother at her death and faces the battles that he strategically retreated from when he went to college. This film takes an unmitigated look at Midwestern family life from the point of view of the returning son. Prodigal or survivor?

    The disputes and other scenes of life are realistically represented with Hank facing his father, Joseph, and the rest of the town the way every battle-hardened small-town returnee would love to do. The strong disputes and unflinching negotiations that Hank and Joseph go through lead to an imperfect peace.

    Robert Duvall does a superb job of portraying Hank's father. Where others would let Hank soften under his father's pressure and training, Robert Downey Jr. keeps Hank strong and sharp. In his best role yet, Robert Downey Jr. shows us that he has matured into one of the solid actors working today. You will see them both at the Oscars.

    The Judge is one of those rare films that tell a strong story without selling out to the usual Hollywood exaggerations. I saw this movie at TIFF through the eyes of a small-town daughter who made her break to the city to get out from under the strong influence of her father. This film evoked the strong emotions that I keep buried.

    Thank you Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., and every individual involved for giving a voice to people like me! Thank you Robert Downey Jr. for keeping Hank strong with a good heart.

    The Judge will prove to be a classic. See it! You will be glad you did.
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    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
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    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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