The Confessions (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2016, The Confessions is a thriller and drama film directed by Roberto Andò, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. A G8 meeting is being held at a luxury hotel on the German coast. The world's most powerful economists are gathered to enact important provisions that will deeply influence the world economy. One of the guests is a mysterious Italian monk, invited by Daniel Rochè, the director of the International Monetary Fund. He wants the monk to receive his confession, that night, in secret. The next morning, Rochè is found dead...

Who’s in it. The Confessions stars Toni Servillo as Roberto Salus, Pierfrancesco Favino as Ministro italiano, Daniel Auteuil as Daniel Roché and Connie Nielsen as Claire Seth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Confessions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Confessions page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Confessions tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Confessions (2016)?
In US, The Confessions is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Confessions worth watching?
The Confessions holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Confessions?
The Confessions stars Toni Servillo, Pierfrancesco Favino, Daniel Auteuil, Connie Nielsen and Moritz Bleibtreu.
When was The Confessions released?
The Confessions was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.