I Confess (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1953, I Confess is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 95 minutes. “If you knew what he knew what would you do?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unable, due to the seal of the confessional, to be forthcoming with information that would serve to clear himself during a murder investigation, a priest becomes the prime suspect.
Who’s in it. I Confess stars Montgomery Clift as Fr. Michael William Logan, Anne Baxter as Ruth Grandfort, Karl Malden as Inspector Larrue and Brian Aherne as Willy Robertson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, I Confess has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 I Confess page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Confess tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Confess (1953)?
- In US, I Confess is available to 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 I Confess worth watching?
- I Confess holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Confess?
- I Confess stars Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne and O.E. Hasse.
- When was I Confess released?
- I Confess was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.