Wit
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Where to watch Wit in United States
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HBO MaxClick a service to open Wit there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Wit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV, TF1+ | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Wit
Wit is a 2001 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Nichols. The cast is led by Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald, Jonathan M. Woodward. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Wit was produced by HBO Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 9, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Writers
- Margaret Edson, Emma Thompson, Mike Nichols
- Release date
- February 9, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HBO Films
Wit cast & crew
Wit was directed by Mike Nichols and written by Margaret Edson, Emma Thompson, and Mike Nichols.
The cast features Emma Thompson as Vivian Bearing, Audra McDonald as Susie Monahan, Jonathan M. Woodward as Dr Jason Posner, Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Harvey Kelekian, Eileen Atkins as Evelyn 'E.M' Ashford, and Benedict Wong as Fellow 2.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki, cinematography is by Seamus McGarvey, and it was produced by Cary Brokaw and Simon Bosanquet.
Is Wit worth watching?
Wit holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 126 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, Wit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wit
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Cast of Wit
Emma Thompson
Vivian Bearing
Audra McDonald
Susie Monahan
Jonathan M. Woodward
Dr Jason Posner
Christopher Lloyd
Dr. Harvey Kelekian
Eileen Atkins
Evelyn 'E.M' Ashford
Benedict Wong
Fellow 2
Harold Pinter
Mr. Bearing
Raffaello Degruttola
Technician 1
Miquel Brown
Technician 2
Hari Dhillon
Fellow 1
Lachele Carl
Fellow 4
David Menkin
Student 1
Wit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wit in United States?
Wit is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Wit on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Wit is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Wit in?
Wit is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wit?
Wit runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Wit rated?
Wit is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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