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Eyewitness

1981·Movie
1h 43min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Only the best murder cases make the six o'clock news.

NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There's been a murder in the office building, and Tony suspects that Daryll may have insight into the crime, a notion that he furthers to stay close to her. However, when those behind the killing begin to think that he really knows something, they target the pair to keep their secrets hidden.
Neo-Noir ThrillerNYC SettingObsessionMurder InvestigationCat and MouseMistaken IdentitySuspensefulEarly 1980s

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Eyewitness

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Where can I stream Eyewitness legally?

Eyewitness is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eyewitness worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eyewitness rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Eyewitness?

1 h 43 min

Eyewitness runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eyewitness?

Critics67
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Eyewitness higher (67) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Eyewitness a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 53% of its budget.

What language is Eyewitness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Eyewitness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eyewitness in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.