The Confidant (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, The Confidant is a drama and history film directed by Juraj Nvota, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. New husband Adam reluctantly takes a job with state security in a totalitarian country, thus becoming a secret police agent. This "contract with the devil" helps secure a flat for the happy couple, as well as a prosperous future. However, he soon finds out that he too is under surveillance.
Who’s in it. The Confidant stars Jiří Mádl as Adam, Ondřej Vetchý as Commander Dravec, Jan Budař as Commander Rybarik and Michaela Majerníková as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Confidant 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Confidant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Confidant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Confidant (2012)?
- In US, The Confidant is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Confidant worth watching?
- The Confidant holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Confidant?
- The Confidant stars Jiří Mádl, Ondřej Vetchý, Jan Budař, Michaela Majerníková and Marek Geišberg.
- When was The Confidant released?
- The Confidant was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.