True Confessions (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, True Confessions is a drama and crime film directed by Ulu Grosbard, running about 108 minutes. “Two brothers out to save everyone else. But they couldn't save each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cop clashes with his priest brother while investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.
Who’s in it. True Confessions stars Robert De Niro as Father Des Spellacy, Robert Duvall as Det. Tom Spellacy, Charles Durning as Jack Amsterdam and Kenneth McMillan as Frank Crotty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, True Confessions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Confessions page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Confessions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Confessions (1981)?
- In US, True Confessions is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is True Confessions worth watching?
- True Confessions holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Confessions?
- True Confessions stars Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Kenneth McMillan and Ed Flanders.
- When was True Confessions released?
- True Confessions was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.