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Judge Dredd

1995·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes22%31%

Where to watch

PrimeAMC

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Your score

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The future, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

In the future, one man is the law.

In a dystopian future where Judges maintain law and order by acting as judge, jury, and executioner, Dredd fights to prove his innocence after being falsely accused of murder.
Dystopian Sci-FiAction-Packed ThrillerComic Book AdaptationGrim Futuristic CityLaw & OrderExplosive ViolenceAnti-Hero ProtagonistSpectacle Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Cannon, Christopher Newman, Bernard Bellew
Written by:
Steven E. de Souza, Michael De Luca, John Wagner
Produced by:
Tony Munafo, Andrew G. Vajna, Jackie Burch
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Kyrsten Mate, Michael Minkler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Judge Dredd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Judge Dredd legally?

PrimeAMC

Judge Dredd is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AMC, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Judge Dredd worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 22%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Judge Dredd rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Judge Dredd?

1 h 36 min

Judge Dredd runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Judge Dredd based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Judge Dredd?

Critics22
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Judge Dredd higher (44) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Judge Dredd a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$113 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $113 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Judge Dredd in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Judge Dredd?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Judge Dredd in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Judge Dredd use?

Mugged for DisguiseTake My Hand!Hollywood TacticsThe RevealPolice StateKiller RobotEvil CounterpartDisproportionate RetributionNondescript, Nasty, NutritiousHand CannonCannibal ClanEnemy Rising Behindand 154 more

TV Tropes lists 166 storytelling tropes for Judge Dredd, including Mugged for Disguise, Take My Hand!, Hollywood Tactics.