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Witness for the Prosecution

1982Movie1 h 37 minPG

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–56%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–56%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Alan Gibson
Written by
Billy Wilder, Agatha Christie, John Gay
Produced by
Norman Rosemont
Music by
John Cameron

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 4, 1982 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
December 4, 1982
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Homemade Inventions, Title Drop, Significant Double Casting +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Witness for the Prosecution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Witness for the Prosecution?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Witness for the Prosecution streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Witness for the Prosecution okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Witness for the Prosecution use?

Homemade InventionsTitle DropSignificant Double CastingImmediate Self-ContradictionTwist EndingUncertain DoomQuick NipScary Shiny GlassesSmug SnakeChewing the SceneryBad "Bad Acting"I Owe You My Lifeand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Homemade Inventions, Title Drop, and Significant Double Casting.