Confidential (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1986, Confidential is a crime and horror film directed by Bruce Pittman, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1949 and reporter Hugh Jameson is looking for a story. He focuses on Emma Porter, a woman who was accused of the axe murder of her father thirty seven years earlier. Jameson disappears during his search and his wife hires Charles Ripley P.I. to find him. Ripley's search leads him to Emma's son who has his own nasty secrets to protect.
Who’s in it. Confidential stars Tom Butler as Edmund Eislin, August Schellenberg as Charles Ripley, Chapelle Jaffe as Amelia and Neil Munro as Hugh Jameson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Confidential has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Confidential page.
If you liked it. Fans of Confidential tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Confidential (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Confidential change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Confidential worth watching?
- Confidential holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confidential?
- Confidential stars Tom Butler, August Schellenberg, Chapelle Jaffe, Neil Munro and Antony Parr.
- When was Confidential released?
- Confidential was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.