Eyewitness (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1981, Eyewitness is a thriller and drama film directed by Peter Yates, running about 103 minutes. “Only the best murder cases make the six o'clock news.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There's been a murder in the office building, and Tony suspects that Daryll may have insight into the crime, a notion that he furthers to stay close to her. However, when those behind the killing begin to think that he really knows something, they target the pair to keep their secrets hidden.
Who’s in it. Eyewitness stars Sigourney Weaver as Tony Sokolow, William Hurt as Daryll Deever, Christopher Plummer as Joseph and James Woods as Aldo Mercer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Eyewitness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eyewitness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eyewitness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eyewitness (1981)?
- In US, Eyewitness is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eyewitness worth watching?
- Eyewitness holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eyewitness?
- Eyewitness stars Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Christopher Plummer, James Woods and Irene Worth.
- When was Eyewitness released?
- Eyewitness was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.