The Last Witness (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, The Last Witness is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Bae Chang-ho, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story and a legendary Korean novel, this movie follows Detective Oh (superstar Lee Jung Jae) and his investigation into the mysterious murder of a North Korean. His investigation leads him to a diary, which was written by a nun who - along with her boyfriend - helped lead the escape of North Korean POWs held captive during the Korean War. Detective Oh eventually becomes emotionally involved with the case and pursues the writer of the diary and her long-lost boyfriend, hoping to crack the case and learn more about the story of the POWs.
Who’s in it. The Last Witness stars Lee Jung-jae as Detective Oh, Ahn Sung-ki as Hwang-seok, Lee Mi-yeon as Son Ji-hye and Jung Jun-ho as Han Dong-ju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Last Witness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Witness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Witness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Witness (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Witness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Witness worth watching?
- The Last Witness holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Witness?
- The Last Witness stars Lee Jung-jae, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Mi-yeon, Jung Jun-ho and Park Won-sang.
- When was The Last Witness released?
- The Last Witness was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.