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Silent Witness

1985·Movie
1h 36min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
IMDb6.1

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

She wanted to tell the truth. But they wouldn't let her.

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.
Intense Social DramaMoral DilemmaPsychological ThrillerGritty RealismConfronting TraumaFamily BetrayalWorking-Class SettingBleak & UnsettlingCrime & ConsequencesDomestic Impact

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Maitland, Kathryn Weygand, Michael Miller
Written by:
Conrad Bromberg
Produced by:
Robert Greenwald, Suzanne Lore, Joe Wizan
Composed by:
Michael Hoenig, Joe Melody, Jolene Cherry

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Silent Witness

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Where can I stream Silent Witness legally?

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Silent Witness is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silent Witness worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silent Witness rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Silent Witness?

1 h 36 min

Silent Witness runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Silent Witness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silent Witness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silent Witness in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.