Movie

Eyewitness

“Only the best murder cases make the six o'clock news.”

★ 5.6(126)19811h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Yates
Release date: 1981-02-13
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $4,500,000
Budget: $8,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Eyewitness — trailer

About Eyewitness

Eyewitness is a 1981 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Peter Yates, starring William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver and Christopher Plummer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Eyewitness in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There's been a murder in the office building, and Tony suspects that Daryll may have insight into the crime, a notion that he furthers to stay close to her. However, when those behind the killing begin to think that he really knows something, they target the pair to keep their secrets hidden.

Cast

William Hurt

Daryll Deever

Sigourney Weaver

Tony Sokolow

Christopher Plummer

Joseph

James Woods

Aldo Mercer

Irene Worth

Mrs. Sokolow

Kenneth McMillan

Mr. Deever

Pamela Reed

Linda Mercer

Albert Paulsen

Mr. Sokolow

Steven Hill

Lieutenant Jacobs

Morgan Freeman

Lieutenant Black

Alice Drummond

Mrs. Eunice Deever

Sharon Chatten

Israeli Woman

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Eyewitness in Canada?+

Eyewitness is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Eyewitness on Netflix?+

Eyewitness is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Eyewitness?+

Eyewitness has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Eyewitness?+

Eyewitness stars William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods and Irene Worth.

When did Eyewitness come out?+

Eyewitness is a 1981 movie directed by Peter Yates.

What genre is Eyewitness?+

Eyewitness is Thriller, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Eyewitness?+

Eyewitness was directed by Peter Yates.