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Silent Witness

1985Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

The marriage of a young working-class woman is jeopardized when she witnesses her brother-in-law's participation in a gang rape of an intoxicated woman in a neighborhood bar.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Michael Miller
Written by
Conrad Bromberg
Produced by
Suzanne Lore, Joe Wizan, Robert Greenwald
Music by
Michael Hoenig

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Facts

October 14, 1985 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 14, 1985
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Silent Witness?"

Questions about Silent Witness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silent Witness?

PrimeHooplaXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Silent Witness streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Silent Witness worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching Silent Witness?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Silent Witness plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.