Where to watch Witness for the Prosecution (1957) tonight
Witness for the Prosecution (1957) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.2 from 1,812 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Released
- December 17, 1957
- TMDB rating
- 8.2 / 10 from 1,812 votes
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Starring
- Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Questions people ask
- How long is Witness for the Prosecution?
- Witness for the Prosecution is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Witness for the Prosecution rated?
- Witness for the Prosecution is rated NR in the US.
- Is Witness for the Prosecution a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Witness for the Prosecution?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Crime movies under 2 hours
- Mystery movies under 2 hours
- Dramas under 2 hours
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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