Silent Witness (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2011, Silent Witness is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Peter Markle, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Prominent defense attorney Tony Lord returns to his hometown to defend an old friend, a teacher accused of murdering one of his students. The case re-opens the heartache from Tony's own high school days, when he was a student falsely accused of murdering his first love.

Who’s in it. Silent Witness stars Dermot Mulroney as Tony Lord, Anne Heche as Kate Robb, Judd Hirsch as Saul Rubin and Michael Cudlitz as Sam Robb, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Silent Witness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club 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 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 (2011)?
In US, Silent Witness is available to stream on Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel, 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 Silent Witness worth watching?
Silent Witness holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Silent Witness?
Silent Witness stars Dermot Mulroney, Anne Heche, Judd Hirsch, Michael Cudlitz and Anthony Ruivivar.
When was Silent Witness released?
Silent Witness was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.