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Judging Amy has the emotional range of a fridge magnet.
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1999 · Drama
Judging Amy
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
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RELEASE DATE
1999
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GENRE
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PLOT SUMMARY
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
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@ROW_F_REGRET2026-01-28 22:00 UTC
Judging Amy confuses "subtle" with "the cast forgot to act".
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Even the popcorn looked bored during Judging Amy.
@SCREEN_SHADE2026-01-06 18:00 UTC
Judging Amy is a cinematic experience designed specifically for film students who want to feel superior at dinner parties.
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Why is Judging Amy rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Judging Amy (1999) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 25/100. Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a fam…
What streaming era or audience vibe does Judging Amy fit best?+
Judging Amy works best as a classic vault title for re-roast nights for drama fans. With a Burn Index of 25/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Judging Amy worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Judging Amy scores 25/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/TrueFilm · u/FrameByFrameFred🔥 2.1k points
Unpopular opinion: Judging Amy is the most overrated film of the decade
Just got out of Judging Amy and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/movies · u/MidnightMatinee🔥 1.3k points
The cinematography in Judging Amy is doing all the heavy lifting and it shows
Rewatched Judging Amy last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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r/movies · u/ExpositionDump🔥 1.6k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in Judging Amy actually is?
Everyone praising the Judging Amy performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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