Confidence (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Confidence is a 2003 crime thriller directed by James Foley, starring Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Edward Burns. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $23 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- James Foley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confidence About?
The premise of Confidence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A skilled con artist, Jake Vig, finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation when he encounters a powerful and ruthless crime boss known only as the King. To rectify past mistakes, Jake assembles a team of specialists to execute a complex heist. As the operation unfolds, the stakes become increasingly high, and suspicion falls on everyone involved, making it difficult to determine who is truly in control and who will ultimately prevail in this intricate web of deceit.
Confidence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- grifter
- organized crime
- lap dance
- shot in the forehead
- strip club
- mob hit
- heroin
- double cross
- death of friend
- woman wears a bikini
- caper crime
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- female topless nudity
- whodunit
- murder
- banker
- pickpocket
- shill
- accounting
- crime boss
- con artist
- briefcase full of money
- narrated by character
- impersonating an fbi agent
- kissing in public
- passionate kiss
- hundred dollar bill
- fix
- fake murder
- told in flashback
- slapped in the face
- shot in the head
- shot in the chest
- punched in the face
- pretending to be dead
- manipulation
- held at gunpoint
- head butt
- flashback
- fight
- dyed hair
- deception
- corpse
- cigarette burn
- breaking bottle over head
- blood
- talking to the camera
- con game
- neo noir
- caper
Confidence Cast
Dustin Hoffman leads the cast, with Rachel Weisz and Edward Burns. Directed by James Foley.
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Director James Foley
More from James Foley
More films directed by James Foley, best-rated first: Glengarry Glen Ross, After Dark, My Sweet, At Close Range and Fear.
Confidence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Confidence 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 63% User score
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Confidence Plot Summary
What happens in Confidence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A crew of skilled Grifters pulls off their latest scam and revels in their success. At the helm is Jake Vig, the group’s cunning leader, who elucidates the subtleties of deception. Their recent target, Lionel Dolby (Leland Orser), unwittingly becomes embroiled in a sinister plot when Jake orchestrates a scenario that makes it appear he shot a man named Gordo during a botched drug deal. To keep Lionel off the hook for homicide, they convince him to hand over a suitcase brimming with cash. Local detectives Omar and Lloyd offer their assistance to Jake in exchange for a 10% cut, adding to the tension of the unfolding drama.
Full summary
The whole story of Confidence, scene by scene
Confidence Box Office & Budget
Confidence grossed $23 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $12.3 million came from the US and Canada and $10.8 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $12.3M
- International
- $10.8M
- Budget
- $15M
Confidence Awards & Nominations
Confidence was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1981 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
Confidence Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Confidence.
How Well Do You Know Confidence?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the leader of the Grifters in 'Confidence'?
Cars in Confidence
17 cars on screen, including the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2000 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine.
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1995 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2000 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role -
2002 Cadillac Escalade Minor role -
2002 Dodge Durango Minor role
Confidence Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Confidence - O Golpe Perfeito” and “偷天奇谋”.
- Also known as
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- Confidence - O Golpe Perfeito
- 偷天奇谋
- Confidence – Coup in L.A.
- Confidence - La truffa perfetta
- Confiança
- Афера
- Przekręt doskonały
- Chladnokrevně
- 行骗天下
- Lépéselőny
- Tras pe sfoară
- משחקי אמון
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- O Golpe Perfeito
- Entrika
- Поверително
- Chladnokrvne
- 컨피던스
- คอนฟิเด็นซ หักหลังปล้น
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Confidence FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Confidence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confidence?
Confidence runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Confidence released?
Confidence was released on April 25, 2003.
Who directed Confidence?
Confidence was directed by James Foley.
More films by James Foley Who is in the cast of Confidence?
Confidence stars Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Edward Burns.
How much did Confidence make at the box office?
Confidence grossed $23 million worldwide ($12.3 million domestic, $10.8 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Confidence rated?
Confidence has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Confidence nominated for any awards?
Confidence received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Confidence have a post-credit scene?
No. Confidence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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