Confession (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2005, Confession is a thriller and drama film directed by Jonathan Meyers, running about 90 minutes. “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a small Catholic boarding school an unspeakable act has been committed. When High School student, Luther Scott, confesses to Father Michael Kelly, Kelly is bound silent to the particulars of a grisly murder. Now, framed guilty by the desperate teen, Kelly must decide to keep his silence or throw away everything the priesthood holds sacred.

Who’s in it. Confession stars Chris Pine as Luther Scott, Cameron Daddo as Father Michael Kelly, Bruce Davison as Father Thomas Parker and Tom Bosley as Father Abbot Sutton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Confession has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Confession page.

If you liked it. Fans of Confession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Confession (2005)?
In US, Confession is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Confession worth watching?
Confession holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Confession?
Confession stars Chris Pine, Cameron Daddo, Bruce Davison, Tom Bosley and Peter Greene.
When was Confession released?
Confession was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.