What is the Metascore for Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution?

Streaming availability for Witness for the Prosecution varies by region — currently on MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

What countries is Witness for the Prosecution streaming in?

Witness for the Prosecution streams on MGM+ in India; U-NEXT in Japan; MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Witness for the Prosecution

Directed by Billy Wilder · 1957 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Witness for the Prosecution (1957) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

80 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 56m
Cast: Tyrone Power , Marlene Dietrich , Charles Laughton , Elsa Lanchester , John Williams , Henry Daniell , Ian Wolfe , Torin Thatcher , Norma Varden , Una O'Connor
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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Where to watch Witness for the Prosecution by country

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India	MGM+
Japan	U-NEXT
United Kingdom	MGM+

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, mystery, crime pick

Not ideal for

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Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

Yes — Witness for the Prosecution earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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