Private Confessions (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Private Confessions is a drama film directed by Liv Ullmann, running about 196 minutes.
What it’s about. Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.
Who’s in it. Private Confessions stars Pernilla August as Anna, Max von Sydow as Jacob, Samuel Fröler as Henrik and Anita Björk as Karin Åkerblom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Private Confessions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Confessions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Confessions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Confessions (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Confessions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Confessions worth watching?
- Private Confessions holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Confessions?
- Private Confessions stars Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Samuel Fröler, Anita Björk and Thomas Hanzon.
- When was Private Confessions released?
- Private Confessions was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 196 minutes.