Confessions (2010)
Kernel Score: 85% · 962 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2010-06-04
Runtime: 107 minutes
Overview
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.
Confessions parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Confessions is a dark psychological thriller centered on the murder of a child and a teacher's calculated revenge.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves a child's murder, bullying, and a slow-building revenge plot with disturbing psychological content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tetsuya Nakashima
Cast
- Takako Matsu as Yuko Moriguchi
- Masaki Okada as Yoshiteru Terada
- Yoshino Kimura as Naoki's Mother
- Yukito Nishii as Shuya Watanabe
- Kaoru Fujiwara as Naoki Shimomura
- Ai Hashimoto as Mizuki Kitahara
- Naoki Ichii as Yusuke Hoshino
- Kai Inowaki as Yuma Maekawa
- Yuiko Kariya as Runa Miura
- Naoya Shimizu as Tadashi Kanzaki
Confessions FAQ
Is Confessions good?
Confessions has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 962 audience ratings.
Is Confessions OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Confessions is a dark psychological thriller centered on the murder of a child and a teacher's calculated revenge.
What movies are like Confessions?
If you liked Confessions, try Battle Royale, All About Lily Chou-Chou, The Secret Woman and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.