The Witness
“The killer is out there.”
An ordinary man witnesses a cruel murder and becomes entangled in circumstances out of his control.
Where to watch The Witness in United States
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Where is The Witness streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV | Claro video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies |
About The Witness
The Witness is a 2018 Korean-language thriller and crime film directed by Cho Kyu-jang. The cast is led by Lee Sung-min, Kim Sang-ho, Jin Kyung. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
The Witness was produced by AD406 and Next Entertainment World and made in South Korea. It was released on August 15, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Cho Kyu-jang
- Writers
- Cho Kyu-jang, Lee Young-jong
- Release date
- August 15, 2018
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- AD406, Next Entertainment World
The Witness cast & crew
The Witness was directed by Cho Kyu-jang and written by Cho Kyu-jang and Lee Young-jong.
The cast features Lee Sung-min as Sang-hoon, Kim Sang-ho as Officer Jae-yeop, Jin Kyung as Soo-jin, Kwak Si-yang as Tae-ho, Bae Jung-hwa as Seo-yeon, and Shin Seung-hwan as Sang-tae.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Yu Eok and it was produced by Cha Ji-hyun and Kim Woo-taek.
Is The Witness worth watching?
The Witness holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, The Witness is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Witness
In United States, you can stream The Witness on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Witness
Lee Sung-min
Sang-hoon
Kim Sang-ho
Officer Jae-yeop
Jin Kyung
Soo-jin
Kwak Si-yang
Tae-ho
Bae Jung-hwa
Seo-yeon
Shin Seung-hwan
Sang-tae
Jung Yoo-min
Hee-won
Yeon Je-wook
Cola
Hwang Young-hee
Women's Society President
Son Jong-hak
Squad Chief Choi
Park Ji-hu
Ye-seul
Kim Sung-kyun
Mr. Choi
The Witness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Witness in United States?
The Witness is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Witness on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Witness is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Witness in?
The Witness is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Witness?
The Witness runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Witness rated?
The Witness is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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