


Film · Released
Witness
“A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.”
Witness at a glance
Witness is a 1985 crime and drama film, running 1h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-02-08
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 1,998 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhile protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Cast
14 names
Harrison FordJohn Book
Kelly McGillisRachel
Josef SommerSchaeffer
Lukas HaasSamuel
Jan RubešEli Lapp
Alexander GodunovDaniel Hochleitner
Danny GloverMcFee
Brent JenningsCarter
Patti LuPoneElaine
Angus MacInnesFergie
Frederick RolfStoltzfus
Viggo MortensenMoses HochleitnerQuestions about Witness
Quick answersWhere can I watch Witness in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Witness is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Witness suitable for children?
Witness is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Witness on PelisPlus UK?
Witness has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Witness about?
While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
How long is Witness?
Witness runs for 1h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Witness trailer?
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