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Witness for the Prosecution

Directed by Billy Wilder · 1957 ·

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Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

Yes. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Age rating
NR (US) · U (UK) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Tyrone Power , Marlene Dietrich , Charles Laughton , Elsa Lanchester , John Williams , Henry Daniell , Ian Wolfe , Torin Thatcher , Norma Varden , Una O'Connor
Streaming
Prime Video, MGM+
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • MGM+

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Where to watch Witness for the Prosecution by country

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India Prime Video
Indonesia Prime Video
Japan U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
Thailand Prime Video
Turkey Prime Video
United Arab Emirates Prime Video
United Kingdom Prime Video
United States Prime Video, 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 an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, mystery, crime pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

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    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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    Witness for the Prosecution: frequently asked questions

    Is Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?

    Yes. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution?

    In the United States, Witness for the Prosecution streams on Prime Video, MGM+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Witness for the Prosecution?

    Witness for the Prosecution runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

    What is Witness for the Prosecution rated?

    Witness for the Prosecution is rated NR in the United States, U in the UK and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Witness for the Prosecution?

    Witness for the Prosecution is directed by Billy Wilder and stars Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams.

    What is the Metascore for Witness for the Prosecution?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Witness for the Prosecution is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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