The Judge and the Assassin is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 23 July 2026.
Where to watch The Judge and the Assassin
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Release date
- 1976-03-10
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Lira Films
About The Judge and the Assassin
The Judge and the Assassin is a 1976 movie in the History, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, starring Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru and Isabelle Huppert. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 144 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Judge and the Assassin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Philippe Noiret
Juge Rousseau
Michel Galabru
Joseph Bouvier
Isabelle Huppert
Rose
Jean-Claude Brialy
Avocat Villedieu
Renée Faure
Mme Rousseau
Cécile Vassort
Louise Leseuer
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Chanteur de rue
Jean Bretonnière
Le député
François Dyrek
Le cheminot libéré
Monique Chaumette
La mère de Louise
Yves Robert
Professeur Degueldre
Jean Amos
Le gardien-chef
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Judge and the Assassin in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Judge and the Assassin on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is The Judge and the Assassin on Netflix?+
The Judge and the Assassin is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Judge and the Assassin?+
The Judge and the Assassin has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
Who stars in The Judge and the Assassin?+
The Judge and the Assassin stars Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Claude Brialy and Renée Faure.
When did The Judge and the Assassin come out?+
The Judge and the Assassin is a 1976 movie directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
What genre is The Judge and the Assassin?+
The Judge and the Assassin is History, Crime and Drama film.
Who directed The Judge and the Assassin?+
The Judge and the Assassin was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
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