7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History • 1961 • 191 min
Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
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.
Starring Cast
Spencer Tracy • Burt Lancaster • Richard Widmark
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
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.
Starring Cast
Spencer Tracy • Burt Lancaster • Richard Widmark
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film receives a neutral rating because its central thesis champions universal moral principles, individual responsibility, and the integrity of the rule of law against authoritarianism, rather than promoting a specific left or right political ideology.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
This historical drama features traditional casting that accurately reflects its 1961 production and the historical period it depicts, with no intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on justice and moral responsibility within a specific historical context, without critiquing traditional identities through a modern DEI lens.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film critiques the moral failings and complicity of individuals and institutions (many of whom were Christian) in Nazi atrocities, rather than condemning Christianity itself. It implicitly affirms the universal moral principles that were violated, which align with core Christian ethics.
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film powerfully depicts the immense suffering and systematic persecution of Jewish people during the Holocaust. Its narrative unequivocally condemns antisemitism and positions the audience to sympathize with the victimized religion, affirming its dignity in the face of horrific injustice.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium
The film "Judgment at Nuremberg" focuses on the trials of Nazi judges for their roles in atrocities, particularly against Jewish people and those deemed 'unfit.' It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it address the persecution of homosexuals under the Nazi regime. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Judgment at Nuremberg is a historical drama centered on the Nuremberg Trials, examining the moral and legal responsibilities of individuals during the Nazi era. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its narrative is entirely dedicated to the judicial proceedings and their implications.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film features fictionalized characters within a historical setting, rather than directly portraying specific historical figures whose gender could be swapped. All named characters are original creations for the screenplay.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film features fictionalized characters within a historical setting. All major characters, whether original to the film or representing general historical roles, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical context and any implied or established racial background, thus no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
6.0
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