Witness for the Prosecution
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Witness for the Prosecution

Best from age 10 · NR · 1957 · 116 min

Witness for the Prosecution

An ailing, elderly barrister takes on a challenging murder case involving a charming suspect accused of killing a wealthy socialite. The twists and turns of the trial, including unexpected witness testimony, keep everyone guessing until the very end.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • A murder is central to the plot
  • Some smoking and drinking shown
  • Intense courtroom drama

Models well

  • The pursuit of justice
  • Clever problem-solving
  • Standing by your convictions

Talk about it after

  • The justice system and its complexities
  • Deception and hidden motives
  • The importance of truth
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