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Cast

Robert Downey Jr.
as Hank Palmer

Robert Duvall
as Joseph Palmer

Vera Farmiga
as Samantha Powell

Vincent D'Onofrio
as Glen Palmer

Billy Bob Thornton
as Dwight Dickham

Leighton Meester
as Carla Powell

Jeremy Strong
as Dale Palmer

Dax Shepard
as C.P. Kennedy

Ken Howard
as Judge Warren

Emma Tremblay
as Lauren Palmer

Balthazar Getty
as Deputy Hanson

David Krumholtz
as Mike Kattan

Grace Zabriskie
as Mrs. Blackwell

Denis O'Hare
as Doc Morris

Sarah Lancaster
as Lisa Palmer

Lonnie Farmer
as Gus the Bailiff

Matt Riedy
as Sheriff White

Mark Kiely
as Mark Blackwell

Jeremy S. Holm
as Redneck

Catherine M. Cummings
as Mary Palmer

Tamara Hickey
as Amy Palmer

Paul-Emile Cendron
as Joe Palmer

Ian Nelson
as Eric Palmer

Carol S. Austin
as Young Mary Palmer

Marcus D'Angelo
as Dale (10)

Michael Celata
as Hank (5)

Bobby Bryan
as Hank (16)

Cody Pettola
as Glen (5)

Johnny Orlando
as Glen (17)

Gary Wayne Farris
as Judge (39)

Ras Enoch McCurdie
as Mini Mart Clerk

Ian Blackman
as Mr. Burke

John Talalas
as Chicago Sheriff Deputy

Darryl Edwards
as Judge Carter

Joel Brady
as Mr. Williams

Sarah Burns
as Pregnant Ex

Ara Glenn
as Johanson-Potential Juror #5

Ara Glenn-Johanson
as Potential Juror #5

Kate Crowley
as Potential Juror #9

Peter Michael McDonald
as Juror #3

Michael Patrick Kane
as Juror #7

Lance Norris
as Juror #8

Lenny Clarke
as Juror #10

Frank Ridley
as Jury Foreman

Duncan Putney
as Dr. Putney

Pun Bandhu
as Forsensic Scientist

Jamison Haase
as Dr. Brannamon

Lucien Spelman
as Bartender Billy

Timothy John Smith
as Both Ways Bobby

Jonathan Ziese
as Blackwell's Brother

Brian McGrail
as Townie

Joyce Greenleaf
as Mourner

Enn Reitel
as Mourner

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Audience Reviews for The Judge

• Oct 07, 2016

  The court and family drama is carried by two outstanding performances by RDJ and Duvall. Their chemistry and the excellent support cast make for a thoroughly entertaining film with just the right amount of humor and rural American atmosphere. Overall really well done even if the ending falls a bit short.
  Jens S Super Reviewer
• Aug 24, 2016

  Wow! The first 10 minutes of the film has about every cliche you could possibly throw into a film, then proceeds to hit every Blake Snyder beat right on time. Only of note for the talented actors involved, who do their best to uplift the material.
  Anthony V Super Reviewer
• May 09, 2016

  John Grisham, the former lawyer turned novelist, has become known for his action packed, courtroom conspiracies. These films are always full of twists and unlikely heroes, but in his latest film, The Judge, Grisham takes a step back. The lawyers he creates have always been young and smart, but inexperienced and in over their heads, this time, it's just the opposite. Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.) has left his small town upbringing behind and has become one of the biggest criminal defense attorneys in the country. Law has always been in his family, as his father, Joseph (Robert Duvall) has been a judge in that small town for nearly fifty years. Hank is home for a rare visit, when he starts to notice his father is deteriorating, but does little about it. One night, The Judge goes out to the store and hits someone with his car, his son contends, it was a simple accident, but the district attorney thinks it's something more, due to the Judge's former connection with the victim. Despite them never seeing eye to eye, and despite the Judge's stubbornness, he sees no choice but to let his big shot son defend him. Both actors in this film are terrific, few are as good as Robert Duvall, but the chemistry in this film is a bit of a problem. Robert Duvall is always this humble soft spoken guy, that pulls at the heart strings, but Robert Downey Jr. has a personality that's bigger than life itself. While Duvall was amazing, Downey Jr. always seemed to overpower him in their scenes together. The combination made for a few good laughs, but overall, Downey's personality overshadows the empathy the crowd had for Duvall. The bottom line, The Judge may not be John Grisham's most thrilling work, but it does pose some interesting questions of law and explores the necessity of a father/son relationship, even when the two parties don't really get along.
  Todd S Super Reviewer
• Dec 05, 2015

  "The Judge" is an exciting/amazing drama film. "The Judge" has got incredible acting from "Robert Downey Jr" and "Robert Duvall". "The Judge" has got a great plot to it and the characters changes are great. The music in this film is very emotional and fits in perfectly with the scenes. "The Judge" is directed extremely well by "David Dobkin". The dialogue is great at showing the audience the damaged relation ship between "Hank Palmer" and his father. I highly recommend you watch "The Judge" if you enjoy dramatic films and I give it an 8.5/10.
  Steve G Super Reviewer

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