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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Namrata Joshi

The New Indian Express

...Edward Berger’s Conclave makes for an unusually riveting, fun and entertaining ride, driven primarily by a superbly well-tuned, heavy-duty ensemble packed with star names...

May 13, 2025

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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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Nestor Bentancor

Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood

A heavenly cast and immaculate execution elevate a pulpy, but very relevant script. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jun 19, 2025

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

A beautifully mounted white-knuckle ride through an ancient election process, with meditations on the nature of humanity

May 16, 2025

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Ernesto Diezmartinez

Letras Libres

The film works as an entertaining spy thriller set in the corridors of the Vatican, but also as a serene reflection on commitment, power and faith.[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 30, 2025

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Darrell W

Great movie, Oscar worthy across the board!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Dawn

BOR-RINGGGGG. We left after 30mins. could not give anymore of our lives

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Terry S

Good but the ending is terrible

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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Rafael L

Excellent movie with a surprise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Anoop M

Ralph Fiennes never disappoints

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Grant Schleicher

Superb story combined with detailed characters and a healthy dose of suspense. Represented the Catholic church and various philosophical themes to a tee. Would most definitely recommend.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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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: FilmNation Entertainment, House Productions
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): $32.5M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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