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The Judge

2014·Movie
2h 21min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Family DramaLegal ThrillerSmall Town MysteryFather-Son ConflictEmotional RedemptionCharacter-Driven NarrativeClassic Hollywood StyleMoral AmbiguityHeartfelt Resolution

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Where can I stream The Judge?

In the United States, The Judge streams on Prime and Cinemax, and it is free with ads on YouTube. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is The Judge worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is The Judge okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Judge?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Judge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Judge use?

My Greatest Failure"Well Done, Son" GuyEstablishing Character MomentBittersweet EndingJerk with a Heart of GoldJob TitleDaddy's Girl"The Reason You Suck" SpeechJerkass Has a PointAmoral AttorneyAlliterative NameManly Tearsand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including My Greatest Failure, "Well Done, Son" Guy, and Establishing Character Moment.