Judge Dredd (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Judge Dredd is a 1995 sci-fi action film directed by Danny Cannon, starring Sylvester Stallone as Judge Joseph Dredd, Angus MacInnes and Joanna Miles. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $113.5 million worldwide on a $90 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $113.5M
- budget
- $90M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Danny Cannon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinergi Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Judge Dredd About?
The premise of Judge Dredd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a bleak dystopian future, Judges act as law‑enforcement officers with instant field judiciary powers. Dredd, the most famous of them, is falsely convicted of a crime he did not commit. While he fights to clear his name, his murderous counterpart escapes, leaving chaos in his wake.
Judge Dredd Themes & Keywords
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- tough cop
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- futuristic city
- female police officer
- execution
- sadism
- arrest
- brother brother relationship
- riot
- catchphrase
- miscarriage of justice
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- psychopathic killer
- sadist
- brutality
- conspiracy
- massacre
- murder
- law
- genetic engineering
- assassination
- desert
- police brutality
- mutant
- walled city
- escape from prison
- police academy
- comic relief
- helmet
- post apocalypse
- opening action scene
- blood splatter
- anti hero
- showdown
- one man army
- action hero
- hero
- dystopia
- shootout
- murder of a police officer
- framed for murder
- cult film
- villain
- tough guy
- psychopath
- good versus evil
- clone
- cyberpunk
- giant robot
- character name in title
Judge Dredd Cast & Characters
Sylvester Stallone leads the cast as Judge Joseph Dredd, with Angus MacInnes as Judge Silver and Joanna Miles as Judge Evelyn McGruder. Directed by Danny Cannon; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Danny Cannon
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Sylvester Stallone as Judge Joseph Dredd -
Angus MacInnes as Judge Silver - Joanna Miles as Judge Evelyn McGruder
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Diane Lane as Judge Hershey
Also Starring in Judge Dredd
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- Peter Marinker Judge Carlos Esposito
- Mark Morghan Judge Killed by Robot
- Jürgen Prochnow Judge Griffin
- Rob Schneider Herman 'Fergee' Ferguson
- Armand Assante Rico
- Mitchell Ryan Vartis Hammond
- Pat Starr Lily Hammond
- Max von Sydow Chief Justice Fargo
- Bradley Lavelle Chief Judge Hunter
- Ewen Bremner Junior Angel
- Phil Smeeton Fink Angel
- James Earl Jones Narrator (uncredited)
- Adrienne Barbeau Voice of Central Computer (uncredited)
- James Remar Block Warlord (uncredited)
- Al Sapienza Young Judge (uncredited)
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- Joan Chen Dr. Ilsa Hayden
- Scott Wilson Pa Angel
- Balthazar Getty Cadet Nathan Olmeyer
- Steve Toussaint Hunter Squad Leader
- Ryan Gage Young Thief (uncredited)
- Maurice Roëves Warden Miller
- Martin McDougall Twist
- Mark Moraghan Jodge Monroe (uncredited)
- Ian Dury Geiger
- Stephen Lord Zed Squatter
- Christopher Adamson Mean Machine
- Charlie Condou Cadet (uncredited)
- Ewan Bailey Aspen Guard
- Ashley Artus Squatter 1
- Huggy Leaver Brutal Prisoner
- Elly Fairman Cadet (uncredited)
- Dig Wayne Reggie
- Ed Stobart Barge Crew Member
- Amelia Curtis Blonde Cadet (uncredited)
- Tony Montalbano Young Cadet (uncredited)
- Lex Daniel Brisco
- Adam Henderson Fuppie
- Howard Grace Pilot
- Brendan Fleming Squatter 3
- Alan Bond Rioter (uncredited)
- John Blakey Border Guard
- Christopher Glover Squatter 2
- Phil Kingston Zed Squatter 2
- Stuart Mullen Co-Pilot
- James Bowden Prison Officer JRB007 (uncredited)
- Sam Barriscale Cadet Mark (uncredited)
More from Danny Cannon
More films directed by Danny Cannon, best-rated first: Goal! The Dream Begins, Goal!, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and Phoenix.
Judge Dredd Plot Summary
What happens in Judge Dredd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a devastated future where Earth has become a wasteland known as the Cursed Earth and Mega-City One stands as a crowded fortress of law, a harsh new order rises: the Judges, who act as police, jury, and executioners all in one. The city wrestles with a raging crime wave that pushes its resources to the limit, and the only force strong enough to keep order on the streets is this uncompromising cadre. Among them, the legendary Judge Dredd, Sylvester Stallone, leads with unflinching precision, alongside rookie Judge Hershey, Diane Lane, as they square off against a brutal block war that threatens to tear Mega-City One apart.
Full summary
The whole story of Judge Dredd, scene by scene
Judge Dredd Box Office & Budget
Judge Dredd grossed $113.5 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $34.7 million came from the US and Canada and $78.8 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$113.5M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $34.7M
- International
- $78.8M
- Budget
- $90M
Judge Dredd Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Judge Dredd.
How Well Do You Know Judge Dredd?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the title character, Judge Dredd?
Cars in Judge Dredd
4 cars on screen, including the Lawmaster Mk.IV and the Lamborghini Countach.
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Lawmaster Mk.IV Main role -
Lamborghini Countach Minor role -
Alvis FV 603 Saracen Background role -
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Judge Dredd FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Judge Dredd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Judge Dredd?
Judge Dredd runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Judge Dredd released?
Judge Dredd was released on June 30, 1995.
Who directed Judge Dredd?
Judge Dredd was directed by Danny Cannon.
More films by Danny Cannon Who is in the cast of Judge Dredd?
Judge Dredd stars Sylvester Stallone as Judge Joseph Dredd, Angus MacInnes as Judge Silver and Joanna Miles as Judge Evelyn McGruder, among 51 credited actors.
How much did Judge Dredd make at the box office?
Judge Dredd grossed $113.5 million worldwide ($34.7 million domestic, $78.8 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
Does Judge Dredd have a post-credit scene?
No. Judge Dredd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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