Where to watch I Confess (1953) tonight
I Confess (1953) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.1 from 506 TMDB members. When a priest hears a murderer’s confession, he becomes bound by his vow of silence—even as circumstantial evidence turns suspicion toward him. Torn between faith and self-preservation, he faces public scandal and trial for a crime he cannot reveal the truth about.
- Runtime
- 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Released
- February 12, 1953
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 506 votes
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Starring
- Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is I Confess?
- I Confess is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is I Confess rated?
- I Confess is rated NR in the US.
- Is I Confess a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream I Confess?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Thrillers under 100 minutes
- Crime movies under 2 hours
- Dramas under 2 hours
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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