---
title: "Dredd"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dredd-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49049
imdb_id: "tt1343727"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 5594
content_rating: "R"
---

# Dredd (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dredd-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Dredd" is set in a dystopian future where America has become a wasteland. The story takes place in a city where a new threat emerges in the form of a powerful individual. This individual aims to take control of the city by exploiting a new and dangerous substance. The city's law enforcement is maintained by an elite group known as Judges, who serve as judge, jury, and executioner. They are tasked with delivering swift justice in a brutal manner. The Judges are led by a top-ranking member, who discovers that stopping this new threat is not as straightforward as initially thought. The film is an adaptation of a popular comic series.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone judge battles a drug lord in a bleak, lawless future."

### Why Watch
- High-octane action set in a stark futuristic world
- Features iconic Judge Dredd confronting a dangerous drug empire

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent and bleak tone may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is violent and dark, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, dystopian, intense, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pete Travis
- **Networks / Studios**: Rena Film, DNA Films, Reliance Big Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Karl Urban** as *Judge Dredd*
- **Olivia Thirlby** as *Cassandra Anderson*
- **Lena Headey** as *Ma-Ma*
- **Wood Harris** as *Kay*
- **Langley Kirkwood** as *Judge Lex*
- **Tamer Burjaq** as *Ma-Ma Bodyguard*
- **Joe Vaz** as *Big Joe*
- **Rakie Ayola** as *Chief Judge*
- **Junior Singo** as *Amos*
- **Luke Tyler** as *Freel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of Dredd?
The story takes place in a future America described as a dystopian wasteland.

### Q: Who is the main antagonist?
The primary antagonist is Ma‑Ma, a former prostitute who becomes a drug pusher with a new dangerous drug.

### Q: What are the Judges in the film?
Judges are an elite urban police force who serve as judge, jury, and executioner, delivering swift justice.

### Q: Is Dredd based on existing material?
Yes, it is an adaptation of the popular Judge Dredd comic series.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑six minutes.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*