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Confessions

2010·Movie
1h 47min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The mind, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Her pupils murdered her daughter. She will have her revenge.

Devastated at the death of her four-year-old daughter, a grieving middle school teacher is horrified to discover that her students aren't as innocent as she thinks.
Psychological ThrillerRevenge DramaDark & BleakNon-Linear NarrativeChilling SuspenseYouth CrimeSocial CommentaryVisually StrikingMoral Ambiguity

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Questions about Confessions

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Where can I stream Confessions legally?

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Is Confessions worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Confessions rated?

ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Confessions?

1 h 47 min

Confessions runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Confessions based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Confessions?

Critics81
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Confessions much the same way.

What language is Confessions in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Confessions?

4FRITJPTW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Confessions in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Confessions use?

The Film of the BookGrey-and-Gray MoralityDriven to SuicideThe ChessmasterTeen GeniusLove MartyrAnyone Can DieToxic Friend InfluenceWould Hurt a ChildEscapismSmug SnakeFalling-in-Love Montageand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Confessions, including The Film of the Book, Grey-and-Gray Morality, Driven to Suicide.