I Confess
Seen it?1953 | 95 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia or Rear Window, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Montgomery CliftFr. Michael William Logan
- Anne BaxterRuth Grandfort
- Karl MaldenInspector Larrue
- Brian AherneWilly Robertson
- O.E. HasseOtto Keller
- Roger DannPierre Grandfort
- Dolly HaasAlma Keller
- Charles AndreFather Millars
- Nan BoardmanMaid (uncredited)
- Henry CordenDet. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)