How long is The Judge and the Assassin?

The Judge and the Assassin is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Judge and the Assassin rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Judge and the Assassin.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Judge and the Assassin (1976) runs 2 h 8 min and averages 6.9 from 149 TMDB members. France, 1893. Joseph Bouvier attempts to shoot his love who refused to marry him and to commit suicide. Upon release from the filthy asylum where he was placed, with bullets still remaining in his head, he wanders the country roads and rapes and murders many teenagers over years. The judge Rousseau captures him, but to serve his ambition seeks to avoid that Bouvier is simply declared insane.

Runtime: 2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: History, Crime, Drama
Released: March 10, 1976
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 149 votes
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Starring: Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Claude Brialy
Language: French
Original title: Le Juge et l'Assassin

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.History and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is The Judge and the Assassin?: The Judge and the Assassin is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Judge and the Assassin rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Judge and the Assassin.
Is The Judge and the Assassin a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Judge and the Assassin?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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