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The Witness 2018

“The killer is out there.”

★ 6.7/10 · 108 votes R ThrillerCrime Released
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Topic: Film "The Witness" (2018). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Aug 15, 2018
Original language
KO
Origin
South Korea
Studios
AD406, Next Entertainment World
Budget
$5,956,440
Genres
Thriller, Crime
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Thriller #Crime
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Topic: Film "The Witness" (2018).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: The Witness (Korean: Mokgyeokja; RR: Mokkyeokja).
Release Date: August 15, 2018 (US).
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Apartment.
Runtime: 1h 51m (111 min).
Director: Jo Kyu-jang (also listed as Kyu-Jang Cho).
Writer: Lee Young-Jong, Jo Kyu-jang.
Producer: Oh Jung-Hyeon, Cha Ji-Hyeon.
Cast: Lee Sung-min, Kim Sang-ho, Jin Kyung, Kwak Si-yang, Park Bom.
Language: Korean.
Distributor: Next Entertainment World.
Rating: R.
Synopsis: An ordinary man witnesses a cruel murder and becomes entangled in circumstances out of his control.
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is The Witness worth watching?

The Witness holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 108 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie The Witness and when was it released?

The Witness is a feature film with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Witness?

The Witness was directed by Cho Kyu-jang.

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