Witness
1985, Crime/Drama, 1h 52m
42 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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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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Det. Capt. John Book
Rachel Lapp
Daniel Hochleitner
Chief Paul Schaeffer
Samuel Lapp
Eli Lapp
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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.
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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 romance, complete with that awful "exposure" scene, is so unconvincing that I've never been inclined to like this movie all that much.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
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