Silent Witness (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1985, Silent Witness is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Miller, running about 96 minutes. “She wanted to tell the truth. But they wouldn't let her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The marriage of a young working-class woman is jeopardized when she witnesses her brother-in-law's participation in a gang rape of an intoxicated woman in a neighborhood bar.
Who’s in it. Silent Witness stars Valerie Bertinelli as Anna Abbatieri-Dunne, John Savage as Kevin Dunne, Melissa Leo as Patti Mullen and Pat Corley as Brad Huffman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Silent 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 Silent Witness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Witness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Witness (1985)?
- In US, Silent 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 Silent Witness worth watching?
- Silent Witness holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Witness?
- Silent Witness stars Valerie Bertinelli, John Savage, Melissa Leo, Pat Corley and Chris Nash.
- When was Silent Witness released?
- Silent Witness was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.