Witness
1985, Crime/Drama, 1h 52m
41 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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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Cast & Crew
Det. Capt. John Book
Rachel Lapp
Daniel Hochleitner
Chief Paul Schaeffer
Samuel Lapp
Eli Lapp
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Critic Reviews for Witness
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (3)
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... striking thriller.
April 6, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
The film allows us, in the company of Book, to take a sort of holiday from our normal concerns, to visit other values en touriste , drawing the strengths from a strange and alien tradition without really immersing ourselves in it.
March 24, 2020 | Full Review… -
What saves "Witness" is its cast, and Weir's artistry in orchestrating and modulating their performances.
January 4, 2018 | Full Review… -
Weir, an Australian filming in this country for the first time, has succumbed to blandness.
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A moderately effective, highly affected thriller.
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Witness warms up as the attraction builds between Ford, McGillis and Haas -- all performing excellently through this portion.
July 6, 2010 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Witness
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Feb 16, 2021Big 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.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Sep 21, 2018Even 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.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Jun 21, 2016Ford is very good but the movie is riddled with problems. The romance, complete with that awful "breast exposure" scene, is so unconvincing that it renders the rest of the movie dramatically inert.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Jul 30, 2014I 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.Matthew Samuel M Super Reviewer
Witness Quotes
| Eli Lapp: | Just squeeze the teats. I don't think you've ever squeezed a teat before. |
| John Book: | Never one that big. |
| Eli Lapp: | Ha! Ha! Ha! |
| Rachel: | We're all very happy that your going to live, John Book. We didn't know what we were going to do with you if you died. |
| Moses Hochleitner: | No. Try not. Do or do not. There is no try. |
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