Witness
1986, English. Directed by Peter Weir.
A big city cop. A small country boy. They have nothing in common... but a murder.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 1,999 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Witness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 March 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley, Pamela Wallace
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $116M
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Witness: quick answers
Is Witness worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,999 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Witness?
Witness runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Witness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Witness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Witness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Witness is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Witness on?
Witness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Witness?
If you liked Witness, try Prisoners, At Close Range, Blindfire.
Who directed Witness?
Witness (1986) was directed by Peter Weir and stars Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer.