Dredd

R

Released Sep 21, 2012

1 hr. 36 min.

Action

Sci-Fi

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80%

170 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

100,000+ Ratings

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Mega City One is a vast, violent metropolis where felons rule the streets. The only law lies with cops called "judges," who act as judge, jury and executioner, and Dredd (Karl Urban) is one of the city's most feared. One day, Dredd is partnered with Cassandra (Olivia Thirlby), a rookie with powerful psychic abilities. A report of a terrible crime sends Dredd and Cassandra to a dangerous area controlled by Ma-Ma (Lena Headey), a drug lord who will stop at nothing to protect her empire.

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Critics Consensus

Fueled by bombastic violence and impressive special effects, rooted in self-satire and deadpan humor, Dredd 3D does a remarkable job of capturing its source material's gritty spirit.

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Andrew

It was a wonderful re-release and should be seen by more people!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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christina w

It was boring and a bit corny at times. Perhaps I dont have a full appreciate for this video game made movie but for it to be action sci-Fi it was not giving excitement or intrigue. Would not recommend.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Rebekah P

Yeah, the superior movie iteration. So good on every level. Gorgeous. Well-cast. Ultra-violent in a way superior to certain ultra-violent directors. Lena at her hottest, most villainous awesomeness. Karl Urban is perfect. Olivia is wonderful. Domhnall Gleeson is a delight. They sent him to the Ugly Expert, and you'd never know he's a beautiful faerie prince. Ugh, it's so good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Gaming N

its basically the raid but... way worse in every way

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Tuv L

So well disigned, very enjoyable

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Kevin K

Literally just a cooler version of Die Hard

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Pete Travis

Director

Karl Urban

Judge Dredd

Olivia Thirlby

Cassandra Anderson

Lena Headey

Ma-Ma

Wood Harris

Kay

Langley Kirkwood

Judge Lex

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Tim Grierson

Deadspin

If Hollywood is going to be indicted for making mindlessly violent action films, let them at least be as good as this one.

Feb 12, 2013

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Calum Marsh

Slant Magazine

Whether by design or otherwise, Dredd seems better-suited to a 2D home video presentation than to the 3D silver screen.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 30, 2012

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

I may have never seen a nonhorror film as relentlessly, brutally, and crowd-pleasingly violent as this skintight adaptation of the long-running British comic-book character.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 28, 2012

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Iván Kazi

EscribiendoCine

It is as ponderable in its entirety as in the sum of its parts. It is, fundamentally, a beating to the senses. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 10/10

Apr 12, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

When so many action films rely on shaky camera work and a seemingly rushed assemblage of shots strung together by a wired editor, Dredd is as calculated as its hero.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 25, 2022

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Travis Johnson

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

A great sci-fi action film, one that hints at a broader, weirder world while maintaining a tight focus on the matter at hand.

Aug 18, 2022

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Synopsis

Mega City One is a vast, violent metropolis where felons rule the streets. The only law lies with cops called "judges," who act as judge, jury and executioner, and Dredd (Karl Urban) is one of the city's most feared. One day, Dredd is partnered with Cassandra (Olivia Thirlby), a rookie with powerful psychic abilities. A report of a terrible crime sends Dredd and Cassandra to a dangerous area controlled by Ma-Ma (Lena Headey), a drug lord who will stop at nothing to protect her empire.

Director: Pete Travis
Executive Producer: Deepak Nayar, Stuart Ford, Adi Shankar
Screenwriter: Alex Garland
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: DNA Films
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 21, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.3M
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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