Woman in Witness Protection
“This is a work of fiction (and so on and so forth).”
Woman in Witness Protection is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. Availability checked 25 July 2026.
Where to watch Woman in Witness Protection
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Good to know
- Director
- Jūzō Itami
- Release date
- 1997-09-27
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Itami Productions
Woman in Witness Protection — trailer
About Woman in Witness Protection
Woman in Witness Protection is a 1997 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres, directed by Jūzō Itami, starring Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Nishimura and Takehiro Murata. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Woman in Witness Protection in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed. Under the watch of two dedicated cops, Biwako struggles to maintain her career, her public image, and her personal life as she prepares for her new role on the witness stand.
Cast
Nobuko Miyamoto
Isono Biwako
Masahiko Nishimura
Detective Tachibana
Takehiro Murata
Detective Chikamatsu
Kazuya Takahashi
Tamao Oki
Masahiko Tsugawa
Shingyoji Temple Chief Clerk
Tohru Emori
Nihonmatsu
Akira Nagoya
Director Hatano
Taro Yamamoto
Nakamura
Houka Kinoshita
Eiji
Daisuke Ryū
Religious Cult Leader
Tetsu Watanabe
Detective
Mirei Asaoka
Nakamura's Wife
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Woman in Witness Protection in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Woman in Witness Protection on Criterion Channel.
Is Woman in Witness Protection on Netflix?+
Woman in Witness Protection is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Woman in Witness Protection?+
Woman in Witness Protection has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
Who stars in Woman in Witness Protection?+
Woman in Witness Protection stars Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Takehiro Murata, Kazuya Takahashi and Masahiko Tsugawa.
When did Woman in Witness Protection come out?+
Woman in Witness Protection is a 1997 movie directed by Jūzō Itami.
What genre is Woman in Witness Protection?+
Woman in Witness Protection is Drama, Comedy and Thriller film.
Who directed Woman in Witness Protection?+
Woman in Witness Protection was directed by Jūzō Itami.
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