Nuremberg (2025 film)
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Nuremberg is a 2025 American psychological thriller historical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by James Vanderbilt. It is based on the 2013 book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. The film follows U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) who seeks to carry out an assignment to investigate the personalities and monitor the mental status of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) and other high-ranking Nazis in preparation for and during the Nuremberg trials. Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O'Brien, Colin Hanks, Wrenn Schmidt, Lydia Peckham, Richard E. Grant, and Michael Shannon have supporting roles in the film. The film had its world premiere in the Gala Presentations section of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025. It was released theatrically in the United States by Sony Pictures Classics on November 7, 2025. The film received generally average to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Crowe's performance.
Infobox
Directed by
James Vanderbilt
Screenplay by
James Vanderbilt
Based on
The Nazi and the Psychiatristby Jack El-Hai
Produced by
mw- Richard Saperstein Bradley J. Fischer James Vanderbilt Frank Smith William Sherak Benjamin Tappan Cherilyn Hawrysh István Major George Freeman
Starring
Russell Crowe Rami Malek Leo Woodall John Slattery Mark O'Brien Colin Hanks Wrenn Schmidt Lydia Peckham Richard E. Grant Michael Shannon
Cinematography
Dariusz Wolski
Edited by
Tom Eagles
Music by
Brian Tyler
Productioncompanies
Bluestone Entertainment Walden Media Mythology Entertainment Titan Media
Distributed by
Sony Pictures Classics
Release dates
September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07) (TIFF) November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07) (United States)
Running time
148 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Box office
$31 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
Award
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
Date of ceremony
January 10, 2026
Category
Best Screenwriter
Recipient(s)
James Vanderbilt
Result
Pending
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Date of ceremony
Michael Shannon
Category
Pending
Best Ensemble
Best Ensemble
Award
Best Ensemble
Date of ceremony
Cast of Nuremberg
Category
Pending
Best Period Film
Best Period Film
Award
Best Period Film
Date of ceremony
Nuremberg
Category
Pending
Camerimage
Camerimage
Award
Camerimage
Date of ceremony
November 22, 2025
Category
Golden Frog
Recipient(s)
Dariusz Wolski
Result
Nominated
San Sebastián International Film Festival
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Award
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
September 27, 2025
Category
Ateneo Guipuzcoano Award
Recipient(s)
James Vanderbilt
Result
Won
Zurich Film Festival
Zurich Film Festival
Award
Zurich Film Festival
Date of ceremony
September 27, 2025
Category
Golden Eye
Recipient(s)
Russell Crowe
Result
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | January 10, 2026 | Best Screenwriter | James Vanderbilt | Pending | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Shannon | Pending | |||
| Best Ensemble | Cast of Nuremberg | Pending | |||
| Best Period Film | Nuremberg | Pending | |||
| Camerimage | November 22, 2025 | Golden Frog | Dariusz Wolski | Nominated | |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | September 27, 2025 | Ateneo Guipuzcoano Award | James Vanderbilt | Won | |
| Zurich Film Festival | September 27, 2025 | Golden Eye | Russell Crowe | Won |
References
- Nuremberghttps://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/1F82BB71004AFEF0
- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1139048449/?ref_=bo_da_table_11
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Nuremberg-(2025)#tab=summary
- Toronto International Film Festivalhttps://tiff.net/films/nuremberg
- Nuremberghttps://deadline.com/2023/12/nuremberg-movie-russell-crowe-rami-malek-michael-shannon-1235656855/
- Nuremberghttps://deadline.com/2024/01/nuremberg-movie-richard-e-grant-leo-woodall-john-slattery-1235806197/
- Nuremberghttps://variety.com/2024/film/global/colin-hanks-mark-obrien-nuremberg-film-james-vanderbilt-1235916769/
- Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbookhttps://www.kftv.com/news/2023/12/08/nuremberg-filming-hungary-production-date
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/05/nuremberg-rami-malek-russell-crowe-rami-malek-movie-interview-1235905328/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/06/russell-crowe-rami-malek-sony-pictures-classics-nuremberg-1236437005/
- Nuremberg Live Q&A with Russell Crowehttps://www.amctheatres.com/movies/nuremberg-live-q-a-with-russell-crowe-81779
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/nuremberg-world-premiere-tiff-1236511349/
- Nuremberghttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nuremberg_2025
- Nuremberghttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/nuremberg
- RogerEbert.comhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nuremberg-russell-crowe-film-review-2025
- "Russell Crowe Makes for a Menacing Nazi in 'Nuremberg'"https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/russell-crowe-makes-for-a-menacing-nazi-in-nuremberg/
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/nov/14/nuremberg-review-russell-crowe-is-top-notch-as-an-on-trial-goring-but-rami-malek-lets-side-down
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-11-06/nuremberg-review-russel-crowe-rami-malek-michael-shannon-james-vanderbilt
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-movies-for-grownups-awards-nominations-list-1236431097/
- AwardsWatchhttps://awardswatch.com/33rd-camerimage-lineup-hamnet-f1-sinners-sound-of-falling-and-more/
- camerimage.plhttps://camerimage.pl/en/news/-energacamerimage-2025-awards
- sansebastianfestivalhttps://www.sansebastianfestival.com/2025/awards_and_jury_members/1/22994/in
- https://www.datocms-assets.com/152459/1759590127-golden-eyes-for-films-from-slovakia-and-switzerland.pdf