Conclave

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Conclave

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Released Oct 25, 2024

2h 0m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

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Critics Consensus

Carrying off papal pulp with immaculate execution and career-highlight work from Ralph Fiennes, Conclave is a godsend for audiences who crave intelligent entertainment.

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Conclave is a thought-provoking papal drama that delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense with a venerable Ralph Fiennes.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

In the separate realm of fiction, my feeling is that a palace intrigue is dramatically most effective when the palace is rotting from the inside -- and that Conclave in particular would have gained from a pinch more cynicism.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 13, 2025

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

What unfolds as the cardinals go to war with each other… is as tantalising as a murder mystery. The candidates become suspects, leaks happen, and questions arise about who is telling the truth.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 3, 2025

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Heather Schwedel

Slate

Conclave does not deserve its drama queen reputation.

Dec 20, 2024

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Kiko Martinez

San Antonio Current

A slow-burning, fascinating and unpredictable narrative anchored by a colossal ensemble cast.

Rated: A-

Jan 21, 2025

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

“Conclave” surprised me, kept me tense during its precise two-hour runtime, and allowed me to consider issues I had not thought about before in relation to the Church, its faithful and its leaders. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 21, 2025

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John McDonald

johnmcdonald.net.au

The election of a new Pope may be a secretive affair, steeped in ritual and tradition, but it’s indisputably a political process in which candidates must wrestle with their own egos and ambitions.

Jan 19, 2025

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Julianne M

Cool plot twist, setting,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Rita

Phenomenal! Love this story! Ray Finnes is brilliant!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Helen V

Fantastic acting, intriguing plot, striking visuals. Lots to think about after seeing it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Julia

fantastic cast and story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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james

Great flick. No twists or turns but unpredictable. Great script and acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Leslee

Besides being shot very dark the cinematography was so very good as was the acting. Stanley Tucci for President!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Edward Berger

Director

Ralph Fiennes

Lawrence

Stanley Tucci

Bellini

John Lithgow

Tremblay

Lucian Msamati

Adeyemi

Brian F. O'Byrne

O'Malley

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Synopsis

CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

Director: Edward Berger
Producer: Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Michael A. Jackman, Robert Harris, Alice Dawson
Screenwriter: Peter Straughan
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: House Productions, FilmNation Entertainment
Rating: PG (Thematic Material and Smoking)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 26, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.4M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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