Nuremberg (2025)

Overview

Nuremberg (2025)

Nuremberg is a 2025 American historical drama thriller written, produced, and directed by James Vanderbilt. The film is based on Jack El-Hai's book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist (2013) and tells the story of the events leading up to the Nuremberg trials, focusing on the complex relationship between U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his patients, most notably Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe).

Plot

After World War II, the Allies prepare to try Nazi leaders. Psychiatrist Douglas Kelley is tasked with evaluating the mental state of 22 defendants, including Göring. A psychological duel unfolds between Kelley and Göring, questioning the nature of evil and justice.

Cast

• Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring
• Rami Malek as Douglas Kelley
• Michael Shannon as Robert Jackson
• Leo Woodall as a young American soldier
• John Slattery as a judge

Production

The film was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for North American distribution. It premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Franchise chronology

The film is not part of a franchise but is a standalone work.