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Nuremberg Opens in U.S. Theaters as Critics Praise Crowe and Debate the Film’s Tone

Sony Pictures Classics is rolling out the film with coordinated screenings on U.S. military bases in Germany, with no streaming date announced.

Overview

  • Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, the drama adapts Jack El‑Hai’s The Nazi and the Psychiatrist and centers on interviews between Hermann Göring and Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley.
  • The rollout begins Nov. 7 in the United States with base screenings in Germany and a U.K. opening on Nov. 14, while a German theatrical date has not been set.
  • Critics widely single out Russell Crowe’s performance as Göring for awards consideration, even as overall reviews range from praise to reservations about the film’s polish and tone.
  • Reviewers note the emphasis on a psychological duel over a straightforward courtroom piece, with Michael Shannon and Richard E. Grant anchoring key trial scenes.
  • Production choices stressed authenticity, including a courtroom rebuilt from original plans and inclusion of real concentration‑camp footage, and outlets report no confirmed VOD or streaming window yet.