Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
Kernel Score: 87% · 918 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1961-12-18
Runtime: 191 minutes
Where to watch Judgment at Nuremberg
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Judgment at Nuremberg parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Judgment at Nuremberg is a serious courtroom drama addressing Nazi war crimes, concentration camps, and crimes against humanity.
- Violence & scariness: Some — References to Nazi atrocities and concentration camps are discussed in testimony rather than shown graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Spencer Tracy as Dan Haywood
- Richard Widmark as Tad Lawson
- Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe
- Burt Lancaster as Ernst Janning
- Marlene Dietrich as Mrs. Bertholt
- Judy Garland as Irene Hoffman Wallner
- Montgomery Clift as Rudolph Petersen
- William Shatner as Harrison Byers
- Werner Klemperer as Emil Hahn
- Kenneth MacKenna as Kenneth Norris
Judgment at Nuremberg FAQ
Is Judgment at Nuremberg good?
Judgment at Nuremberg has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 918 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Judgment at Nuremberg?
In the US you can stream Judgment at Nuremberg on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Judgment at Nuremberg OK for kids?
Judgment at Nuremberg is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Judgment at Nuremberg is a serious courtroom drama addressing Nazi war crimes, concentration camps, and crimes against humanity.
What movies are like Judgment at Nuremberg?
If you liked Judgment at Nuremberg, try 12 Angry Men, On the Basis of Sex, Nuremberg and The Zone of Interest.