---
title: "False Witness"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/false-witness-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 468079
imdb_id: "tt0097327"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "NR"
---

# False Witness (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/false-witness-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

False Witness is a crime and drama film released in the United States on October 23, 1989. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes and is unrated. The story follows an assistant district attorney, portrayed by Phylicia Rashad, and her co-worker and lover, played by Philip Michael Thomas. In the plot, the co-worker lover plans to prove the assistant district attorney wrong about a case. Additional production details, cast members, box-office results, and critical reception are not included in the available records. The feature combines elements of both crime and dramatic storytelling within its standard feature-length format. Archival records confirm the release date and primary character relationships based on the provided production documentation and database entries.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Arthur Allan Seidelman
- **Networks / Studios**: New World Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Phylicia Rashād** as *Lynne Jacobi*
- **Philip Michael Thomas** as *Bobby Marsh*
- **Teri Austin** as *Sandralee Dawson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch False Witness online?
False Witness is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is False Witness worth watching?
False Witness holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie False Witness and when was it released?
False Witness is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed False Witness?
False Witness was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [False Witness — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/468079)

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