A Mother's Confession vs American History X

A Mother's Confession has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for American History X). A Mother's Confession is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 1h 59m. American History X is the older of the two (1998 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A Mother's Confession posterA Mother's Confession2025 VS American History X posterAmerican History X1998
A Mother's ConfessionAmerican History X
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 8.3/10
Year20251998
Length1h 53m1h 59m
GenresCrime, DramaDrama
CountryUnited States of AmericaUnited States of America
DirectorMaya TableTony Kaye
Main castCiera Angelia, Raymond Seay, George Murray Jr., Brandon McGee, Keon BlackEthan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, Edward Norton

Synopsis

A Mother's Confession

When a gang shooting leaves her son in a coma, a single mother grapples with faith and morality as she seeks vengeance against the perpetrator.

American History X

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep…

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