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Eyewitness

Seen it?

1981 | 103 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of fans of newsroom stories and crime fans. It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 50%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 46K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Yates

  • William HurtDaryll Deever
  • Sigourney WeaverTony Sokolow
  • Christopher PlummerJoseph
  • James WoodsAldo Mercer
  • Irene WorthMrs. Sokolow
  • Kenneth McMillanMr. Deever
  • Pamela ReedLinda Mercer
  • Albert PaulsenMr. Sokolow
  • Steven HillLieutenant Jacobs
  • Morgan FreemanLieutenant Black