Judd Altman — This Is Where I Leave You Character Profile

About Judd Altman

Protagonist and New York radio producer. Returns home for his father's shiva after catching his wife's affair. Navigates complex family dynamics, reconnects with a past love, and ultimately leaves his life behind to pursue his dream of traveling to Maine.

Judd Altman — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Jason Bateman

Appears in

This Is Where I Leave You (2014)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Judd Altman — Social Reconnected Acquaintance — Horry Callen (Timothy Olyphant)

  Acquaintance reconnected through family social circles.

• Judd Altman — Romantic Rekindled Romance — Penny Moore (Rose Byrne)

  Former classmates who rekindle a romantic connection.

• Judd Altman — Conflict Arch Enemy — Wade Beaufort (Dax Shepard)

  Direct antagonists due to the affair and public confrontation.

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• Wendy Altman (Tina Fey)
• Hillary Altman (Jane Fonda)
• Phillip Altman (Adam Driver)
• Wade Beaufort (Dax Shepard)
• Penny Moore (Rose Byrne)
• Linda Callen (Debra Monk)
• Annie Altman (Kathryn Hahn)
• Horry Callen (Timothy Olyphant)
• Paul Altman (Corey Stoll)
• Tracy Sullivan (Connie Britton)
• Rabbi Charles Grodner (Ben Schwartz)
• Barry Weissman (Aaron Lazar)