Conclave

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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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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's very entertaining, although I have to say I didn't believe a minute of it.

Nov 13, 2024

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

As with All Quiet On the Western Front, Berger is concerned with machinery and modernity and how they clash with tradition.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 8, 2024

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Maxwell Rabb

Chicago Reader

Ralph Fiennes’s best role in recent memory.

Nov 2, 2024

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

This high powered drama of faith, ambition and intrigue features a little bit of humor, and a stunning surprise ending. Based on a novel by Robert Harris, it has quite a clever plot. It features some powerhouse performances by a very talented cast.

Rated: B+

Nov 17, 2024

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

This is a fantastic drama. It was nice to see a film with good writing, sharp characters, with twists and turns, and secrets revealed

Rated: 9/10

Nov 15, 2024

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Rene Sanchez

Cine Sin Fronteras

A sharp and thought-provoking thriller, full of unexpected twists and turns, fueled by an extraordinary ensemble cast. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 14, 2024

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Carol B

Well cast, interesting plot, surprising.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Marilyn

Excellent movie with tension and surprise ending. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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holly h

The music, visual and actors are amazing. The movie is great. But why does the theater insist on freezing you out? It ruins the theater experience. We clicked into self preservation instead of being totally enraptured by this excellent piece of art. We both wore 3 layers scarves and down coats.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Jac A

Gorgeous cinematography - steady suspense theoughout and excellent cast/acting. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Alfred D

Very intense and top notch acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Linda L

Ralph Fiennes was SO good. I enjoyed the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Edward Berger

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.0M
Runtime: 2h 0m