The Judge (2014)
English · Drama · 141 min
★ 7.3 Solid 4,597 ratings
Released 9 Oct 2014
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
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Audience★ 7.3 from 4,597 ratings on TMDB
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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
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Dobkin
Cast

Hank Palmer

Robert Duvall
Joseph Palmer

Samantha Powell

Glen Palmer

Jeremy Strong
Dale Palmer

Dax Shepard
C.P. Kennedy
Where to watch in New Zealand
Prime VideoNeon TV
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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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