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      Witness

      1985, Crime/Drama, 1h 52m

      43 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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      A wonderfully entertaining thriller within an unusual setting, with Harrison Ford delivering a surprisingly emotive and sympathetic performance. Read critic reviews

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      After witnessing a brutal murder, young Amish boy Samuel (Lukas Haas) and his mother Rachel (Kelly McGillis) seek protection from police officer John Book (Harrison Ford). When Book uncovers evidence of police corruption involving narcotics lieutenant James McFee (Danny Glover), Book must take Rachel and Samuel, and flee to the Amish countryside where Rachel grew up. There, immersed in Amish culture and tradition, Book and Rachel begin a cautious romance.

      Cast & Crew

      Harrison Ford
      Alexander Godunov
      Josef Sommer
      Lukas Haas
      Jan Rubes
      Danny Glover
      Viggo Mortensen
      Pamela Wallace
      Earl W. Wallace
      William Kelley
      David Bombyk
      Wendy Stites
      Maurice Jarre
      John Seale
      Thom Noble
      Stan Jolley
      John Anderson

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      • Feb 16, 2021
        Big city police detective (Harrison Ford) hides out on an Amish farm while investigating a dangerous bit of a police corruption scandal. The sparks fly in this deceptively amiable fish-out-of-water tale when the farmer's daughter (Kelly McGinnis) takes notice of how well the big city boy compares with the usual "plain" local variety farm boys. Like a nice homemade sandwich on a perfect Sunday afternoon this becomes a satisfying treat of a film.
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      • Sep 21, 2018
        Even if it feels like the plot drags for too long in an effort to build a bucolic romance in its second act, this is a engaging thriller that offers a very respectful look at a secluded community, with a suspenseful climax and Harrison Ford in one of his finest performances.
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      • Jun 21, 2016
        Ford is very good but the romance, complete with that awful "exposure" scene, is so unconvincing that I've never been inclined to like this movie all that much.
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      • Jul 30, 2014
        I am sure that it impressed when it was released, however today Witness feels very dated, slow, and a bit underwhelming. Nonetheless, one can appreciate the film for its unique storyline, even if the quality of the film doesn't do it justice. I was expecting more. Harrison Ford does impress, as he always does, but no real surprises here.
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