After “Anyone But You” held the number 1 spot in the Top 10 on Netflix in the United States, a new movie has finally arrived to take it down from the top and leave it in second place. That movie is “The Judge“.
This drama is a classic of cinema, which was released in 2014 and stars multiple great talents, notably Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) and Robert Duvall (The Apostle) in the lead roles as father and son.
Directed by David Dobkin and nominated for an Oscar, the title explores themes of family dynamics, forgiveness and redemption, delving into the complexities of relationships and the impact of past decisions on the present.
The Judge reaches Top 1 movie on Netflix US
Although “The Judge” was released 10 years ago, the movie continues to be a success and a strong trend. This week, it has managed to secure a place in the US Top 10 on Netflix, currently sitting at the top.
Flix Patrol reported that the drama has become the most-watched in the American catalog, displacing the rom-com released in 2024 starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell.
The narrative has been categorized as a legal thriller that combines courtroom intrigue with personal drama, backed by strong performances from its lead actors, especially Robert Downey Jr. (Avengers: Endgame).
The popular star was joined by a long list of industry greats, but he worked closely with Robert Duvall, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton and Leighton Meester, among others.
The story follows Hank Palmer, a big-city lawyer who returns to his childhood home, where his father, the town judge, is suspected of murder, and he sets out to uncover the truth, but on the way he is reunited with his family.
Despite the mixed reviews, which stated that the plot was too conventional and melodramatic, it performed moderately well at the box office, grossing over $84 million worldwide.
