
The Judge
Defend your Honor.
Directed by David Dobkin
Produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Big Kid Pictures
A courtroom drama centered on a fractured father-son relationship, where a murder trial becomes the crucible for reconciliation and understanding between two estranged men.
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.
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Is The Judge sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Judge scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does The Judge end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.
Is The Judge easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Judge violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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