Witness (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1985, Witness is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Peter Weir, running about 112 minutes. “A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sheltered Amish child is the sole witness of a brutal murder in a restroom at a Philadelphia train station, and he must be protected. The assignment falls to a taciturn detective who goes undercover in a Pennsylvania Dutch community. On the farm, he slowly assimilates despite his urban grit and forges a romantic bond with the child's beautiful mother.
Who’s in it. Witness stars Harrison Ford as Det. Capt. John Book, Kelly McGillis as Rachel Lapp, Josef Sommer as Chief Paul Schaeffer and Lukas Haas as Samuel Lapp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Witness has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $68.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Witness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witness (1985)?
- In US, Witness is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Witness worth watching?
- Witness holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Witness?
- Witness stars Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas and Jan Rubeš.
- When was Witness released?
- Witness was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.