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I Confess

“If you knew what he knew what would you do?”

★ 7.1(483)19531h 35m

I Confess is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Release date: 1953-02-12
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

I Confess — trailer

About I Confess

I Confess is a 1953 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter and Karl Malden. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 483 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Confess in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a priest hears a murderer’s confession, he becomes bound by his vow of silence—even as circumstantial evidence turns suspicion toward him. Torn between faith and self-preservation, he faces public scandal and trial for a crime he cannot reveal the truth about.

Cast

Montgomery Clift

Fr. Michael William Logan

Anne Baxter

Ruth Grandfort

Karl Malden

Inspector Larrue

Brian Aherne

Willy Robertson

O.E. Hasse

Otto Keller

Roger Dann

Pierre Grandfort

Dolly Haas

Alma Keller

Charles Andre

Father Millars

Nan Boardman

Maid (uncredited)

Henry Corden

Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock

Man Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)

Ovila Légaré

Monsieur Villette (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

policeconfessionblackmailsuspicion of murderquebecflashbackfilm noirmurdercaretakerpriestlawyerblack and whitechurchhousekeepercatholic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Confess in United States?+

In United States, I Confess is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is I Confess on Netflix?+

I Confess is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is I Confess?+

I Confess has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in I Confess?+

I Confess stars Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne and O.E. Hasse.

When did I Confess come out?+

I Confess is a 1953 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

What genre is I Confess?+

I Confess is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed I Confess?+

I Confess was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.