Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš
The Witness is a 2026 American crime thriller series directed by Peter Weir, starring Harrison Ford as a big-city detective forced into hiding among a pacifist rural community after a young boy witnesses a brutal killing — and the killers turn out to be fellow cops.
What is The Witness about?
When young Samuel, an Amish child traveling with his widowed mother Rachel, stumbles upon a violent murder in a Philadelphia train station restroom, homicide detective John Book takes the case. His investigation quickly reveals that the perpetrators are officers within his own precinct, putting his life and the boy's in immediate danger. Badly wounded in a confrontation, Book flees with Rachel and Samuel to their secluded Lancaster County farm. There, surrounded by horse-drawn plows and candlelit evenings, the city detective must adapt to a world governed by non-violence and communal faith while concealing his identity — and his feelings for Rachel — from the corrupt forces hunting them both.
Cast & crew
Peter Weir directs with measured restraint, balancing procedural tension against pastoral quiet. Harrison Ford anchors the story with his signature understated toughness, while Kelly McGillis brings quiet dignity to Rachel. Lukas Haas is disarmingly still as Samuel. The supporting cast — Josef Sommer, Danny Glover, and Jan Rubeš — round out a production where every role earns its screen time.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking diaspora viewers who grew up watching Hollywood crime thrillers dubbed into Farsi, The Witness holds a special place: it is both a gripping detective story and a meditation on cultural collision. Much like Iranians abroad who navigate between two worlds — the customs of home and the pace of modern life — Book finds himself stranded between two irreconcilable realities. The film's themes of honor, community loyalty, and the cost of violence speak directly to audiences who understand what it means to protect something fragile in a hostile environment. The Witness is available with Persian DUB and Persian subtitles on K-Time, making it fully accessible whether you prefer to hear the story in Farsi or follow along while keeping the original performances intact.
Where & how to watch
The Witness is available on K-Time with Persian DUB and Persian subtitles. Stream it instantly on your web browser, smart TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no extra download required, and no geo-blocking. Start watching anytime and cancel anytime.