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The Judge (2014)

English · Drama · 141 min
★ 7.3 Solid 4,597 ratings
Released 9 Oct 2014
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences like it.

Audience★ 7.3 from 4,597 ratings on TMDB
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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The Judge is streaming in New Zealand on Prime Video, Neon TV.

What the audience says

The Judge earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 4,597 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 141 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Prime Video, Neon TV.

Should you spend 2h 21m on it?

2h 21m of English drama. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.

Why
7.3/10 from 4,597 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
An evening with no interruptions

Story

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.

Good to know

Runtime2h 21m
GenreDrama
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

David Dobkin

Cast

Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Joseph Palmer
Vera Farmiga
Samantha Powell
Jeremy Strong
Jeremy Strong
Dale Palmer
Dax Shepard
Dax Shepard
C.P. Kennedy

Where to watch in New Zealand

Prime VideoNeon TV

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
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Availability as of 13 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is The Judge worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. 2h 21m of English drama. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Where can I watch The Judge?
You can stream The Judge in New Zealand on Prime Video, Neon TV.
When is The Judge coming to streaming?
The Judge is already streaming in New Zealand on Prime Video, Neon TV.
What language is The Judge in?
The Judge is an English film (Drama).
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