Movie

True Confessions

“Two brothers out to save everyone else. But they couldn't save each other.”

★ 6.1(182)19811h 48m

True Confessions is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch True Confessions

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Ulu Grosbard
Release date: 1981-09-25
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

True Confessions — trailer

About True Confessions

True Confessions is a 1981 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Ulu Grosbard, starring Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall and Charles Durning. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 182 viewers. Below you can see where to watch True Confessions in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A cop clashes with his priest brother while investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Father Des Spellacy

Robert Duvall

Det. Tom Spellacy

Charles Durning

Jack Amsterdam

Kenneth McMillan

Frank Crotty

Ed Flanders

Dan T. Campion

Cyril Cusack

Cardinal Danaher

Burgess Meredith

Msgr. Seamus Fargo

Rose Gregorio

Brenda Samuels

Dan Hedaya

Howard Terkel

Gwen Van Dam

Mrs. Fazenda

Thomas Hill

Mr. Fazenda

Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Spellacy

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbrothelcoppriestlos angeles, californiamurder investigationlapdcatholic priestneo-noir1940sstag filmconfession boothbrother brother relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch True Confessions in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream True Confessions on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is True Confessions on Netflix?+

True Confessions is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is True Confessions?+

True Confessions has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in True Confessions?+

True Confessions stars Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Kenneth McMillan and Ed Flanders.

When did True Confessions come out?+

True Confessions is a 1981 movie directed by Ulu Grosbard.

What genre is True Confessions?+

True Confessions is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed True Confessions?+

True Confessions was directed by Ulu Grosbard.