The Confession (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, The Confession is a thriller and drama film directed by David Hugh Jones, running about 114 minutes. “Trust no one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his young son dies from the negligence at a hospital, Harry Fertig takes matters into his own hands and kills the doctors responsible. Slick lawyer Roy Bleakie, looking only to win a case and not caring of the matters involved, is assigned Fertig's case. Shocked to hear that his client wants to plead guilty, the case causes Bleakie to question his own morals by defending an honorable man.
Who’s in it. The Confession stars Ben Kingsley as Harry Fertig, Amy Irving as Sarah Fertig, Alec Baldwin as Roy Bleakie and Richard Jenkins as Cass O'Donnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Confession 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Confession page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Confession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Confession (1999)?
- In US, The Confession is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Confession worth watching?
- The Confession holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Confession?
- The Confession stars Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving, Alec Baldwin, Richard Jenkins and Jay O. Sanders.
- When was The Confession released?
- The Confession was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.