The Only Witness (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 3.7

The Only Witness poster

Released in 2003, The Only Witness is a thriller and mystery film directed by Tom Whitus, running about 90 minutes. “One Murder. One Witness... One Down, One To Go.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After witnessing a brutal murder, a little girl is quickly surrounded by a group of law-enforcement professionals and a psychologist.

Who’s in it. The Only Witness stars Kristy Swanson as Dr. Julia Craig, Vincent Spano as Det. Steve Banks, Vladimir Kulich as Josef and Bruce Boxleitner as Nicholas Preston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Only Witness has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Only Witness page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Only Witness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Only Witness (2003)?
In US, The Only Witness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Only Witness worth watching?
The Only Witness holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Only Witness?
The Only Witness stars Kristy Swanson, Vincent Spano, Vladimir Kulich, Bruce Boxleitner and Tony Todd.
When was The Only Witness released?
The Only Witness was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.