# Where to watch Private Confessions (1996) in the UK

> Private Confessions (1996) is available to watch free in the UK on Arte. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 125 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T05:10:47.226Z)  

## Synopsis

Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Arte](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62352-enskilda-samtal/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Private Confessions for free in the UK?**

Private Confessions (1996) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Arte in the United Kingdom.

**Is Private Confessions on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Private Confessions is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/62352/private-confessions-1996
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/130AzSzpP4SKqBmJNzgTHjDemhD.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/62352/private-confessions-1996.json

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