The Confidant (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2010, The Confidant is a comedy and thriller film directed by Alton Glass, running about 90 minutes. “Loser Takes All” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The feature weaves an intricate tale about childhood best-friends that have an unusually strong bond and a more intriguing secret. Both young men are on the right path to promising futures, a first round NFL draft pick, and a talented art major on a full scholarship. A complicated web of lies, gambling, murder and a pact between friends sends an innocent friend to prison and the other to fame. After spending eleven years in prison, the innocent comes to collect a debt and is determined to have the life he was promised... by any means necessary.
Who’s in it. The Confidant stars Boris Kodjoe as Nigel Patterson, David Banner as Daniel Jackson, Kenya Moore as Eden Patterson and Richard Roundtree as Claude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Confidant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Confidant (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Confidant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Confidant worth watching?
- The Confidant holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Confidant?
- The Confidant stars Boris Kodjoe, David Banner, Kenya Moore, Richard Roundtree and Bai Ling.