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Witness for the Prosecution

6.619821h 37mPGMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

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.

DirectorAlan Gibson
WritersJohn Gay·Billy Wilder
ProducerNorman Rosemont

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Cast · Directed by Alan Gibson

RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Sir Wilfred Robarts
DKDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Nurse Plimsoll
BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Leonard Vole
DPDonald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Mr. Myers
WHWendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Janet Mackenzie
DRDiana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Christine Vole
DL
David Langton
Mayhew
RVRichard Vernon
Richard Vernon
Brogan-Moore
PSPeter Sallis
Peter Sallis
Carter
MGMichael Gough
Michael Gough
Judge
FMFrank Mills
Frank Mills
Chief Inspector Hearne
MNMichael Nightingale
Michael Nightingale
Clerk of the Court

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Witness for the Prosecution — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Witness for the Prosecution?

Witness for the Prosecution is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Witness for the Prosecution on Netflix?

No, Witness for the Prosecution is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

Is Witness for the Prosecution on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Witness for the Prosecution isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and MGM+ instead.

Where can I watch Witness for the Prosecution for free?

Witness for the Prosecution is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.