Innocent Witness
A skeptical defense attorney finds his understanding of justice transformed by the autistic teenager whose testimony may decide a murder case.
Overview
A gripping courtroom drama that challenges perceptions and uncovers hidden truths.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- heartfelt
- compassionate
- tense
- quiet evening
- thoughtful movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ji-woo is the sole witness and her Asperger's shapes how her account is received in court.
Soon-ho's defense work develops from procedural duty toward a more humane understanding of justice.
Ji-woo's ability to provide a valid statement is questioned because of societal prejudice toward autism.
The murder case unfolds through professional investigation, courtroom pressure, and emotionally grounded character interactions.
Films like Innocent Witness, and why
The Attorney
Shares a courtroom setting, moral pressure, and an emphasis on empathy beneath legal procedure.
A Few Good Men
Shares a high-stakes legal case in which testimony, ethics, and institutional justice drive the drama.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Shares a courtroom drama structure centered on prejudice, conscience, and compassionate advocacy.
Movie Details
- Director
- Lee Han
- Release Date
- 2019-02-13
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (87)
Cast
- Jung Woo-sung
- Kim Hyang-gi
- Lee Kyoo-hyung
- Jang Young-nam
- Yeom Hye-ran
- Jung Won-joong
- Park Keun-hyong
- Kim Jong-soo
- Lee Seo-hwan
- Song Yun-ah
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Innocent Witness about?
- A skeptical defense attorney finds his understanding of justice transformed by the autistic teenager whose testimony may decide a murder case.
- What is Innocent Witness like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Innocent Witness as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Innocent Witness violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Innocent Witness as mild.
- Which films are like Innocent Witness?
- Films with a similar feel include The Attorney, A Few Good Men, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
- How long is Innocent Witness?
- Innocent Witness runs 129 minutes.
- Where can I watch Innocent Witness?
- In United States, Innocent Witness streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
