Witness is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Witness (1985) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 1,994 TMDB members. 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: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: February 8, 1985
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 1,994 votes
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is Witness?: Witness is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Witness rated?: Witness is rated R in the US.
Is Witness a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Witness?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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