What is Nuremberg about?
Based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai, Nuremberg follows the true story of the titular court trials held by the Allies after the end of World War II.
Douglas Kelley, an American psychiatrist, is left in charge of deciding whether Nazi prisoners at Nuremberg prison are fit to stand trial for their crimes during the war – among them Hermann Göring, Hitler’s right-hand man.
Soon, the two enter a battle of wits, with Göring vowing to ‘escape the hangman’s noose’ for the atrocities he was part of while Kelley is desperate to make sure the right people take accountability for their actions.
The film has been created in line with the 80th anniversary of the trials. Was justice truly served?
Sky’s Head of Original Film Andrew Orr said: “Nuremberg stands as a bold and important project from acclaimed filmmaker James Vanderbilt.
“We’re proud to present it to UK audiences as a Sky Original: with its stellar cast and timely subject matter, this film represents the kind of ambitious storytelling we’re committed to championing at Sky.”
Who stars in Nuremberg?
The main cast and characters of Nuremberg are:
- Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind) as Hermann Göring
- Rami Malek (Mr Robot, Bohemian Rhapsody) as Douglas Kelly
- Michael Shannon (Knives out, The Shape of Water) as Robert H. Jackson
- Richard E. Grant (Saltburn, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) as Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
- Leo Woodall (One Day, The White Lotus) as Howard Triest
- Colin Hanks (The Offer, A Friend of the Family) as Dr. Gustav Gilbert
- John Slattery (Mad Men, Spotlight) as Colonel Burton C. Andrus
- Wrenn Schmidt (For All Mankind, Nope) as Elsie
- Lotte Verbeek (Outlander, The Blacklist) as Emmy
- Mark O'Brien (Ready or Not, Halt and Catch Fire) as Colonel John Amen
- Andreas Pietschmann (Dark, 1899) as Rudolf Hess
- Steven Pacey (MobLand, Blake’s 7) as General Marshall
What is the age rating of Nuremberg?
Nuremberg’s official rating is not yet confirmed.
However, it is not considered suitable for young children.
This is due to the show containing:
- Key plot points and discussion centred around the Holocaust
- Real archival footage of concentration camps
- Intense scenes some may find upsetting
- Scenes of suicide
- Occasional use of profanity
- Some scenes of drug and alcohol use (predominantly smoking)
When and where can I watch Nuremberg?
Nuremberg will be released in cinemas nationwide this November.
If you have Sky Cinema, you will be able to watch the film with your two free monthly Vue Cinema tickets, which come at no added cost to your package.
The film will premiere on Sky Cinema in January 2026.
Nuremberg launches in cinemas from November 14th.
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