The Judge
– A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estra..
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.
10 Oct 2014
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
David Dobkin
Nick Schenk (screenplay), Bill Dubuque (screenplay), David Dobkin (story), Nick Schenk (story)
Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton
Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When His brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must come to his father's aid and defend him in court. Here, Hank discovers the truth behind the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles and secrecy of the family.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations.
$35,631,470
Warner Bros. Pictures