The Witness (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, The Witness is a documentary film directed by James Solomon, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A brother's journey to unravel the truth about the mythic death and little known life of Kitty Genovese, who was reportedly murdered in front of 38 witnesses and has become the face of urban apathy.
Who’s in it. The Witness stars William Genovese as Himself, Shannon Beeby as Herself, Kitty Genovese as Herself (archive footage) and Catherine Pelonero as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Witness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Witness page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witness (2015)?
- In US, The Witness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Witness worth watching?
- The Witness holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witness?
- The Witness stars William Genovese, Shannon Beeby, Kitty Genovese and Catherine Pelonero.