The Judge (2014)
A big-city lawyer unearths grim family secrets while defending his estranged father in a murder trial.
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.
How intense is The Judge?
The Judge has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Judge feels like
- Tone
- grittyintimatemelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Judge
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Judge for you?
Is The Judge scary?
No. The Judge is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Judge gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Judge sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Judge OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Judge?
The Judge runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream The Judge?
The Judge is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Judge have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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