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Judgment at Nuremberg
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Patiently paced drama that rewards full attention. Best if a substantial courtroom drama.
80/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe, but also from the widow of a Nazi general, an idealistic U.S. Army captain and reluctant witness Irene Wallner.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Judgment at Nuremberg.
MoviHero lists December 18, 1961 as the release date for Judgment at Nuremberg. Stanley Kramer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Spencer Tracy as Dan Haywood, Richard Widmark as Tad Lawson, Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe, Burt Lancaster as Ernst Janning. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 1961
GenresDrama · History
Runtime3h 11m
DirectorStanley Kramer
CastSpencer Tracy as Dan Haywood, Richard Widmark as Tad Lawson, Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe, Burt Lancaster as Ernst Janning
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Judgment at Nuremberg right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Judgment at Nuremberg runs 3h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 10/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 80/100 (8/10) from 1,000 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Judgment at Nuremberg?
Judgment at Nuremberg follows a trial of German judges accused of serving Nazi persecution. Set aside time for a long courtroom drama about responsibility, evidence, and the arguments people make in their own defence.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Judgment at Nuremberg follows a trial of German judges accused of serving Nazi persecution
02a substantial courtroom drama
03questions about complicity and individual responsibility
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01Pacing3/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence4/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a substantial courtroom drama
02questions about complicity and individual responsibility
THINK TWICE IF
01you want a short evening
02you prefer action to extended testimony and debate
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required10/10
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