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The Confession

7.319702h 19mMovieDramaThriller

In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his…

DirectorCosta-Gavras
WriterJorge Semprún
ProducersRobert Dorfmann·Bertrand Javal

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Costa-Gavras

YMYves Montand
Yves Montand
Gérard
SSSimone Signoret
Simone Signoret
Lise
GFGabriele Ferzetti
Gabriele Ferzetti
Kohoutek
MVMichel Vitold
Michel Vitold
Smola
JBJean Bouise
Jean Bouise
Boss of Factory
MBMichel Beaune
Michel Beaune
Lawyer
JRJacques Rispal
Jacques Rispal
Former Secretary
AVAntoine Vitez
Antoine Vitez
Communist Friend
MRMichel Robin
Michel Robin
Attorney General
SLSzabó László
Szabó László
Secret Policeman
GM
Guy Mairesse
Doctor
MEMarc Eyraud
Marc Eyraud
Politician

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The Confession — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Confession?

The Confession isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Confession on Netflix?

No, The Confession is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Confession on Amazon Prime Video?

The Confession isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Confession for free?

The Confession isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Confession based on a true story?

Yes — The Confession is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).