# Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/witness-for-the-prosecution-1957/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Crime |
| Runtime | 116 min |

## Quick answer

Witness for the Prosecution (1957) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #65 (8.4/10) — Witness for the Prosecution remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Billy Wilder.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #65 (8.4/10) — Witness for the Prosecution remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

## Cast

Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Henry Daniell, Ian Wolfe, Torin Thatcher, Norma Varden, Una O'Connor

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: MGM+
India: MGM+
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?**
Witness for the Prosecution holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #65 (8.4/10) — Witness for the Prosecution remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Witness for the Prosecution about?**
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

**Who directed Witness for the Prosecution?**
Witness for the Prosecution (1957) was directed by Billy Wilder.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Witness for the Prosecution?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution?**
Witness for the Prosecution is on MGM+ in the United Kingdom; on MGM+ in India; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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