Nuremberg Trailer & Fun Facts
Nuremberg Synopsis:
A gripping psychological duel between U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Colonel Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and the captured Nazi figurehead, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). Kelley's mission to evaluate the mental fitness of the prisoners quickly devolves into a chilling confrontation as he attempts to peer into Göring's cunning mind to understand the pathology of evil, a pursuit that evolves into a dangerous, obsessive relationship while Chief Prosecutor Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) works tirelessly to build the unprecedented legal case for justice.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Release Date: In theaters November 7th, 2025
Nuremberg Fun Facts:
A Battle of Wits:
The movie focuses deeply on the mental confrontation between the real-life U.S. Army psychiatrist, Douglas Kelley, and the charismatic Nazi leader Hermann Göring, inspired by the true account in the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.
Oscar-Winning Showdown:
The movie features two Academy Award winners in the main roles: Rami Malek in the role of Kelley and Russell Crowe as Göring, setting up an exciting confrontation between the two powerhouse actors.
Star-Studded Cast:
Besides Crowe and Malek, the movie includes a strong lineup of well-known actors, featuring Oscar nominee Michael Shannon as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, who serves as the lead prosecutor, and Richard E. Grant portraying Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, the British lead prosecutor.
Directed by a Thriller Screenwriter:
The movie is written and directed by James Vanderbilt, who is well-known for writing intricate and suspenseful thrillers like Zodiac and Scream series, suggesting this movie will unfold in a manner similar to an intense psychological thriller.
Adapted from a Non-Fiction Book:
The movie is based on the non-fiction book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai.
World Premiere at TIFF:
The film held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7th, 2025, before it was scheduled to be released in the United States and Canada on November 7th, 2025.