Rotten
It wants to be many movies, and fails at being even one of them.
Wesley Morris, Grantland
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- David Dobkin Director
- Robert Downey Jr. as Henry "Hank" Palmer
- Robert Duvall as Judge Joseph "Joe" Palmer
- Vera Farmiga as Samantha
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Glen Palmer
- Jeremy Strong as Dale Palmer
- Billy Bob Thornton as Dwight Dickham
- Sarah Lancaster as Lisa Palmer
- David Krumholtz as Mike Kattan
- Emma Tremblay as Lauren Palmer
- Ken Howard as Judge Warren
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
47%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There are a number of fine reasons to see the courtroom-meets-family melodrama The Judge. As you might suspect, two stand out: actors Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr.
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Fresh
A charismatic performance from Downey Jr and the growling presence of Duvall make up for a multitude of sins in this big and brash family drama .
Dave Calhoun, Time Out
Fresh
I don't expect The Judge to usher in a new era of legal thrillers, but I'm happy to see Downey leave the Marvel universe and Baker Street behind.
Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly
Fresh
This is not by any means a bad movie. The script has its bright patches, the setting is picturesque, and the cast is full of actors you'll want to see.
David Edelstein, New York Magazine/Vulture
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