“It’s a Great Cast”- Russell Crowe on X Amps Up 'Nuremberg's Debut on Netflix With Advice to Viewers

Published 03/14/2026, 10:25 AM EDT

Historical courtroom dramas rarely swagger into theaters like rock stars, yet Nuremberg managed the trick. Released by Sony Pictures Classics, the film quietly marched past 46 million dollars worldwide, with overseas totals doubling domestic receipts and Italy alone contributing more than 8 million. Audiences rewarded it with 95 percent approval, cementing its 'hidden gem' status.

With all this acclaim, one might think the film could rest on its laurels, yet Russell Crowe has taken to X to promote its Netflix debut, as if the movie needed any more applause.

Russell Crowe turns X into Nuremberg’s courtroom for Netflix hype

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Russell Crowe took to X to announce that Nuremberg is now streaming on Netflix, initially in South America and soon in Germany. The actor paired his update with a still from the film, presenting a clear invitation to audiences to witness the intensity of the courtroom drama from home.

"Its a great cast," Crowe declared, drawing attention to the ensemble behind the performances. Leo Woodall, Rami Malek, Colin Hanks, Mark O’Brien, Richard E. Grant, and Michael Shannon navigate the moral complexity of the Nuremberg trials, each adding depth to the historical drama and the human cost it examines.

And Crowe has evidence to back it up. Rami Malek dives into the psyche of Dr. Douglas Kelley, the U.S. Army psychiatrist dissecting Nazi minds. Michael Shannon commands the courtroom as Justice Robert H. Jackson, while Leo Woodall anchors the moral compass as Sergeant Howie Triest, translating horrors with quiet authority.

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One name missing from Nuremberg’s impressive cast was Russell Crowe, though his commanding performance serves as the film’s anchor.

Russell Crowe's exceptional performance in Nuremberg

Russell Crowe commands the screen as Hermann Göring in Nuremberg, delivering a powerhouse performance that has critics raving. Playing Hitler’s second-in-command, he is simultaneously sinister, charming, and masterfully manipulative. Many describe it as Crowe’s finest work in twenty years, recalling the gravitas he brought to Gladiator and The Insider.

Crowe’s meticulous preparation is evident in every scene. He studied Göring in depth, toured the German locales of his youth, and even learned German for authenticity. The result is a hauntingly brilliant portrayal where every smirk and measured pause heightens the tension, emphasizing Göring’s intelligence, arrogance, and capacity for psychological warfare.

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Far from a simple villain, Crowe delivers a complex character who manipulates and justifies his crimes with unnerving logic. His performance forms the backbone of the film, perfectly complementing the rest of the talented cast. Crowe’s powerhouse performance, backed by the stellar cast, keeps Nuremberg trending on Netflix at a time when curiosity about Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man's Netflix debut adds extra buzz for viewers.

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Iffat Siddiqui

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