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Witness Protection (1999) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 40 TMDB members. Would you be willing to walk away from everyone and everything you've ever known in exchange for your safety? This is the question facing career criminal Bobby "Bats" Batton (Tom Sizemore); on the outs with the mob and facing prosecution for a number of serious crimes, Batton is offered a deal by the FBI in which he will be given immunity in exchange for testifying against his former partners. However, Batton will…

Runtime
1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Crime
Released
December 11, 1999
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 40 votes
Director
Richard Pearce
Starring
Forest Whitaker, Tom Sizemore, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Shawn Hatosy
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime 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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How long is Witness Protection?
Witness Protection is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Witness Protection rated?
Witness Protection is rated R in the US.
Is Witness Protection a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime 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 Protection?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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