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Witness for the Prosecution

1957Movie1 h 56 minNR

DramaMystery
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic768.6Rotten Tomatoes100%95%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama movie about mystery and crime, with standout storytelling and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

Feels like

  • Classic Courtroom Drama
  • Whodunit Mystery
  • Twist Ending
  • Agatha Christie Adaptation
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Engaging Dialogue
  • Superb Acting
  • Suspenseful & Clever
  • Iconic Film Noir

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Billy Wilder
Written by
Billy Wilder, Agatha Christie, Harry Kurnitz
Produced by
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Music by
Matty Malneck

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Facts

December 17, 1957 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released
December 17, 1957
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
135 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Self-Disposing Villain, Motor Mouth, Smug Snake +9

  • Self-Disposing Villain
  • Motor Mouth
  • Smug Snake
  • Wig, Dress, Accent
  • Exact Words
  • Evil Gloating
  • The Adventure Continues
  • Twist Ending
  • Bad "Bad Acting"
  • Title Drop
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • High-Class Glass

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Witness for the Prosecution?"

Questions about Witness for the Prosecution

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Where can I stream Witness for the Prosecution?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeMGM+TCMAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

In the United States, Witness for the Prosecution streams on Prime, MGM+, and TCM, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Witness for the Prosecution okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Witness for the Prosecution a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Witness for the Prosecution use?

Self-Disposing VillainMotor MouthSmug SnakeWig, Dress, AccentExact WordsEvil GloatingThe Adventure ContinuesTwist EndingBad "Bad Acting"Title DropBittersweet EndingHigh-Class Glassand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Self-Disposing Villain, Motor Mouth, and Smug Snake.