Witness to Murder (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Witness to Murder is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 83 minutes. “THE SUSPENSE SHOCK OF THE YEAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman fights to convince the police that she witnessed a murder while looking out her bedroom window.
Who’s in it. Witness to Murder stars Barbara Stanwyck as Cheryl Draper, George Sanders as Albert Richter, Gary Merrill as Police Lt. Lawrence Mathews and Jesse White as Police Sgt. Eddie Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Witness to Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Witness to Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witness to Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witness to Murder (1954)?
- In US, Witness to Murder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Witness to Murder worth watching?
- Witness to Murder holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Witness to Murder?
- Witness to Murder stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Sanders, Gary Merrill, Jesse White and Harry Shannon.
- When was Witness to Murder released?
- Witness to Murder was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.