Witness for the Prosecution (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, Witness for the Prosecution is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alan Gibson, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Sir Wilfred Robarts, a famed barrister is released from the hospital, where he stayed for two months following his heart attack. Returning to the practise of his lawyer skills, he takes the case of Leonard Vole, an unemployed man who is accused of murdering an elderly lady friend of his, Mrs. Emily French. While Leonard Vole claims he's innocent, although all evidence points to him as the killer, his alibi witness, his cold German wife Christine, instead of entering the court as a witness for the defense, she becomes the witness for the prosecution and strongly claims her husband is guilty of the murder.
Who’s in it. Witness for the Prosecution stars Diana Rigg as Christine Vole, Ralph Richardson as Sir Wilfred Robarts, Deborah Kerr as Nurse Plimsoll and Beau Bridges as Leonard Vole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Witness for the Prosecution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution (1982)?
- In US, Witness for the Prosecution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution stars Diana Rigg, Ralph Richardson, Deborah Kerr, Beau Bridges and Donald Pleasence.
- When was Witness for the Prosecution released?
- Witness for the Prosecution was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.