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Witness

1985·Movie
1h 52min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic767.8Rotten Tomatoes92%80%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaPluto TV

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Witness fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.

While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Crime ThrillerCultural ClashSuspensefulRomantic DramaAmish CommunityFish-out-of-WaterPolice ProceduralCharacter-DrivenClassic Hollywood

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Weir, David McGiffert, Cynnie Troup
Written by:
Earl W. Wallace, Earl W. Wallace, Pamela Wallace
Produced by:
Dianne Crittenden, Edward S. Feldman, Michael Klastorin
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre, Norval D. Crutcher III, George Watters II

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Witness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Witness legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaPluto TV

Witness is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Witness worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Witness rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Witness?

1 h 52 min

Witness runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Witness?

Critics84
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Witness much the same way.

Was Witness a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$116 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 9.7 times its budget.

What language is Witness in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Witness?

72AOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCACH+58

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Witness in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Witness use?

Wretched HiveThe RevealFriend to All ChildrenTotally RadicalJerkassDead Man's Trigger FingerAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneGreedIndy Hat RollAnger Born of WorryChekhov's LectureTake a Third Optionand 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 storytelling tropes for Witness, including Wretched Hive, The Reveal, Friend to All Children.