Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,629 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1957-12-17
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Witness for the Prosecution
- Stream: Prime Video, MGM+
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
Witness for the Prosecution parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Witness for the Prosecution is a classic NR courtroom murder-mystery drama.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Courtroom drama involves discussion of a murder but little on-screen violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Tyrone Power as Leonard Vole
- Marlene Dietrich as Christine
- Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid
- Elsa Lanchester as Miss Plimsoll
- John Williams as Brogan-Moore
- Henry Daniell as Mayhew
- Ian Wolfe as Carter
- Torin Thatcher as Mr. Myers
- Norma Varden as Mrs. French
- Una O'Connor as Janet
Witness for the Prosecution FAQ
Is Witness for the Prosecution good?
Witness for the Prosecution has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,629 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution?
In the US you can stream Witness for the Prosecution on Prime Video and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free and Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Witness for the Prosecution OK for kids?
Witness for the Prosecution is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Witness for the Prosecution is a classic NR courtroom murder-mystery drama.
What movies are like Witness for the Prosecution?
If you liked Witness for the Prosecution, try Insomnia, The Rainmaker, Anatomy of a Murder and The Letter.