Judgment at Nuremberg
Fictionalized depiction of the 1947 Judges' Trial, the third of 12 trials of Nazi war criminals conducted by the American occupying forces in Nuremberg, Germany, in which former judges of Nazi Germany were tried for their actions.
Directed by Stanley Kramer · Drama · History · War · 179 min · 1961
Trailer
Director
Stanley Kramer
Studio
Roxlom Films / Amber Entertainment
Release
18 Dec 1961
Runtime
179 min
Genres
Drama, History, War
Full Plot
It has been three years since the most important Nazi leaders had already been tried. This trial is about 4 judges who used their offices to conduct Nazi sterilization and cleansing policies. Retired American judge, Dan Haywood has a daunting task ahead of him. The Cold War is heating up and no one wants any more trials as Germany, and Allied governments, want to forget the past. But is that the right thing to do is the question that the tribunal must decide.
Cast & Characters
Chief Judge Dan Haywood
Spencer Tracy
defendant Dr. Ernst Janning
Burt Lancaster
prosecutor Col. Tad Lawson
Richard Widmark
defense counsel Hans Rolfe
Maximilian Schell
Frau Bertholt
Marlene Dietrich
Rudolph Petersen
Montgomery Clift
Irene Hoffmann
Judy Garland
Captain Harrison Byers
William Shatner
Hugo Wallner – Irene's husband
Howard Caine
defendant Emil Hahn
Werner Klemperer
His Honour Herr Justizrat Dr. Karl Wieck – former Minister of Justice in Weimar Germany
John Wengraf
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $3.0M, Judgment at Nuremberg has grossed $10.0M worldwide — about 3.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The world premiere was held on December 14, 1961, at the Kongresshalle in West Berlin, Germany.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Judgment at Nuremberg holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (93,758 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (93,758 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judgment at Nuremberg's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Judgment at Nuremberg holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Judgment at Nuremberg's IMDb rating?+
Judgment at Nuremberg has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 93,758 votes.
What is Judgment at Nuremberg's Metacritic score?+
Judgment at Nuremberg has a Metascore of 60/100 on Metacritic.
Is Judgment at Nuremberg good? What are critics saying?+
Judgment at Nuremberg holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (93,758 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Judgment at Nuremberg?+
Judgment at Nuremberg has a runtime of 179 min.
Who directed Judgment at Nuremberg?+
Judgment at Nuremberg was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Where can I watch Judgment at Nuremberg?+
Judgment at Nuremberg is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Judgment at Nuremberg" is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film's powerful portrayal of war crimes, outstanding performances, and thought-provoking themes. Reviewers have noted the film's historical accuracy and masterful direction, and some have even suggested it should be required viewing for its impact on current society.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Spencer Tracy is the presiding judge at the fictitious trial of some of the most evil Nazis to have survived the end of WWII. Chief amongst them is the formidable former jurist "Dr. Ernst Janning" (Burt Lancaster). Richard Widmark is tasked with leading the prosecution; Maximilia…
CinemaSerf · 8/10> Where were we when Hitler began shrieking his hate in the Reichstag? Where were we when our neighbors were being dragged out in the middle of the night to Dachau? Where were we when every village in Germany has a railroad terminal where cattle cars were filled with children bei…
badelf · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
2025 we all need to watch this movie 🎬
@VincentJones-l3j · 34 likesA movie that defines generation's to come. All the actors did tremendous job. Highly recommend this movie a must watch
@akanshjindal9854 · 44 likesI watched it last week after a lifetime of missing it and was astounded that it still is so powerful. Tracy's best performance, Clift is unforgettable, the entire cast perfect, Kramer's best directing and a screenplay that is fantastic. Don't wait a lifetime to see this moving ex…
@jimmerhardy · 35 likesHope people don't see a rerun of history 🙏
@Thomas-yr9ln · 13 likesRevisiting this in light of the 2025 movie from Sony with Russell Crowe and Rami Malek
@theman2017inc · 20 likesI can't think of a word. I'm not that clever. But this movie should be required watching for all.
@BobWilson-c6c · 26 likesIt's a true masterpiece!
@nicglau8803 · 15 likesThe Rami Malik and Russell Crowe version was good. We just watched it last night on Netflix. This is so much better, however. Classic performances from everyone involved. A story that we should all remember in light of the current political climate here in the United States.
@kenziolkowski3478 · 2 likes
