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The Judge is a 2014 American legal drama directed by David Dobkin. Robert Downey Jr. plays Hank Palmer, a Chicago defense lawyer who returns to his Indiana hometown after his mother’s death and finds that his estranged father, Judge Joseph Palmer, is accused of killing a former defendant. Robert Duvall plays the judge.
The film combines the murder trial with a strained father-son relationship and the family history surrounding their separation.
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How good is The Judge (2014)?
The Judge (2014) scores 6.55/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Courtroom Drama category. Robert Duvall earned Oscar attention and performances were praised, but critics found the drama overlong and formulaic.
What are the best alternatives to The Judge (2014)?
See our alternatives page for The Judge (2014) for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Witness for the Prosecution (1957), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Fracture (2007).
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