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The Confession

7.419702h 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

Where to watch

KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · 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
LSLászló Szabó
László Szabó
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 is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Confession on Netflix?

No, The Confession is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Confession on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Confession for free?

The Confession is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

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).