Robert Downey Jr. has a long list of dramas in which he has starred, but one of the most acclaimed and remembered is “The Judge“, where he portrayed a big-city lawyer who returns home to confront his father.
This week, the film directed by David Dobkin, which was released in 2014, has once again become a trend on the American Netflix catalog, where it holds the second position among the most-watched movies in the United States.
The movie presents an emotional and moving story about the relationship between a father and a son, wrapped in a legal drama. At the time of its release, it was so acclaimed that it managed to receive a nomination at the Oscars.
The Judge ranked No. 2 movie on Netflix US
“The Judge” is the new movie that has become one of the strongest trends on Netflix, ranking as the second most-watched in the American catalog and only being surpassed by a 2024 rom-com.
Flix Patrol reported that the title has become one of the most chosen by users in the United States during the morning of May 2, so its position within the Top 10 is quite recent and has only been surpassed by Anyone But You.
The drama is the type of emotional film that focuses on character development and interpersonal relationships, offering a powerful narrative about family, forgiveness, and the search for truth.
The story follows a big-city lawyer who returns to his childhood home, where his father, the town judge, is a murder suspect. There, he sets out to uncover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.
Robert Downey Jr. delivers a standout performance in the lead role as Hank Palmer, showcasing his skill in both emotional moments and sharp, moving dialogues. Robert Duvall was who brought to life his father, Joseph.
The cast also includes Vera Farmiga as Samantha Powell, a former flame of Hank’s youth who now owns a local diner, and Billy Bob Thornton as Dwight Dickham, the prosecutor who faces off against Hank in the trial.
