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Witness (1985)

★ 7.3R112 minDirector: Peter Weir

1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film by Peter Weir

Witness is a 1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Peter Weir. Starring Harrison Ford, its plot focuses on a police detective protecting an Amish woman and her son, who becomes a target after he witnesses a brutal murder in a Philadelphia railroad station.

Filmed in 1984, Witness was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures on February 8, 1985. The film received positive reviews upon release and became a sleeper hit, grossing over $117.1 million worldwide. At the 58th Academy Awards, it earned eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Ford, winning Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. It was also nominated for seven BAFTA Awards, winning one for Maurice Jarre's score, and six Golden Globe Awards. William Kelley and Earl W. Wallace won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay and the 1986 Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay presented by the Mystery Writers of America.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Witness about?
Witness (1985) — An 8 year old Amish boy and his mother are traveling to Philadelphia, on their way to visit the mother's sister. While waiting at the train station, the young boy witnesses a brutal murder inside one of the bathroom stalls. Police detective John Book is assigned to investigate th
Is Witness based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Witness scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.