Witness for the Prosecution (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1957, Witness for the Prosecution is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 116 minutes. “The most electrifying entertainment of our time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is supposed to be on a diet of bland, civil suits—but the lure of the criminal courts is too much for him, especially when the case is so difficult.
Who’s in it. Witness for the Prosecution stars Tyrone Power as Leonard Vole, Marlene Dietrich as Christine Vole, Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid Robarts and Elsa Lanchester as Miss Plimsoll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Witness for the Prosecution sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Witness for the Prosecution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witness for the Prosecution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution (1957)?
- In US, Witness for the Prosecution is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?
- Witness for the Prosecution holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution stars Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester and John Williams.
- When was Witness for the Prosecution released?
- Witness for the Prosecution was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.