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Confession
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Directed by Václav Marhoul. With Rob Lowe, James Franco, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
4.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1938, in Stalin's Moscow, a disillusioned professor, Alexei, faces brutal interrogation by his former student, Vladimir, in Lubyanka Prison. Refusing to confess, he confronts his past sins and finds redemption through faith, sacrificing himself to save others in a haunting tale of morality and resistance.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1938, in Stalin's Moscow, a disillusioned professor, Alexei, faces brutal interrogation by his former student, Vladimir, in Lubyanka Prison. Refusing to confess, he…
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MoviHero lists November 11, 2026 as the release date for Confession. Václav Marhoul is the listed director. The listed cast includes Rob Lowe as Alexei, James Franco as Vladimir, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte. A trailer and 2 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 11, 2026
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorVáclav Marhoul
CastRob Lowe as Alexei, James Franco as Vladimir, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images2 stills
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Confession runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 4.3/10 from 3 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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