Overview
- James Vanderbilt writes and directs the adaptation of Jack El‑Hai’s The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, centering on the Nuremberg Trials through psychiatrist Douglas Kelley’s confrontations with Hermann Göring.
- Russell Crowe’s performance draws widespread praise, with critics noting his screen command opposite Rami Malek’s Douglas Kelley.
- Several reviews question the film’s tone and its inclusion of real concentration‑camp footage, with The Times citing ethical concerns about using such material in a glossy drama.
- U.S. release began Nov. 7 with screenings nationwide, and the film is slated to open in U.K. cinemas on Nov. 14.
- Audience response in the U.S. is highly positive, with HELLO! reporting a near‑perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.