Where to Watch The Witnesses (2007) in the US

What it's about

June 1984 to June 1985, from happy days to war to summer's return. A middle-aged doctor in Paris, Adrien, meets Manu, a young gay man from the provinces who lives with his sister, an opera singer. Adrien likes Manu, loves him even, in a Platonic relationship. Sarah, a writer, and Mehdi, a vice-squad cop, have an infant. Sarah discovers she has no taste for parenthood. Adrien bring Manu to Sarah's country cabin where Mehdi saves Manu from drowning. Back in Paris, an affair begins as a plague descends on Parisian gays. There are tests, illness, anger, relief, separations, and death. A year later, these friends meet again at the summer place. They are witnesses to how happiness has changed.

Cast and crew

Director

André Téchiné

Writer

André Téchiné, Laurent Guyot, Viviane Zingg

Starring

Michel Blanc, Emmanuelle Béart, Sami Bouajila

Details

Release date

Mar 7, 2007

Language

French, English

Country

France

Box office

$78,440

Awards

2 wins & 7 nominations total

Where to Watch The Witnesses (2007) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Witnesses in the United States?

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Can I stream The Witnesses or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Strand Releasing. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch The Witnesses for free in the United States?

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