Confused Feelings (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1981, Confused Feelings is a drama film directed by Étienne Périer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the story of a middle age professor who falls deaply in love with a young student in his English literature class. The student is a boarder in the teacher's house. The teacher is married and his wife knows he is mostly attracted to young men. She loves him nevertheless. The whole story revolves around a book the professor will write, dictating to his young pupil... he will only declare his love at the end of the writing ...and, it is too late.
Who’s in it. Confused Feelings stars Michel Piccoli as Professor, Pierre Malet as Roland, Gila von Weitershausen as Anna and Heinz Weiss as M. Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Confused Feelings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Confused Feelings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Confused Feelings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Confused Feelings (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Confused Feelings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Confused Feelings worth watching?
- Confused Feelings holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confused Feelings?
- Confused Feelings stars Michel Piccoli, Pierre Malet, Gila von Weitershausen, Heinz Weiss and Richard Lauffen.
- When was Confused Feelings released?
- Confused Feelings was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.