Witnesses (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, Witnesses is a drama and war film directed by Vinko Brešan, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Set amid the atrocities of war in the Balkans, Witnesses is retold, Rashomon-style, from various characters' viewpoints, adding new information about the complexity of war and humanity. Beginning inside a rustic house with a woman in black (Mirjana Karanovic) standing beside her husband's coffin, Witnesses interweaves the stories of a small town confronting ethnic hatred and deep moral ambiguities.
Who’s in it. Witnesses stars Leon Lučev as Krešo, Alma Prica as Novinarka, Mirjana Karanović as Majka and Dražen Kuhn as Barbir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Witnesses 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 Witnesses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witnesses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witnesses (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Witnesses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Witnesses worth watching?
- Witnesses holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Witnesses?
- Witnesses stars Leon Lučev, Alma Prica, Mirjana Karanović, Dražen Kuhn and Krešimir Mikić.
- When was Witnesses released?
- Witnesses was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.