The 2019 biographical film about Judy Garland starring Renée Zellweger is Judy.
Directed by Rupert Goold, Judy is adapted from Peter Quilter’s stage play End of the Rainbow. The film concentrates on the final year of Garland’s life, when financial pressures and health problems led her to perform a series of concerts at London’s Talk of the Town. Flashbacks revisit her childhood at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and her work as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz.
Renée Zellweger performed Garland’s songs herself for the film. Her portrayal won the Academy Award for Best Actress, along with major awards from the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild. The production received praise for capturing Garland’s vulnerability, sharp humor and enduring connection with audiences.
The title can cause confusion because Judy Garland appeared in several famous films, including Meet Me in St. Louis and A Star Is Born. Those are Garland’s films; Judy is the later biographical drama about her life and final performances.