Conviction

2024·Movie
1h 37min

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Conviction fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The boys against the system

Year 2009. A small town on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Aktan, a schoolboy who dreams of joining the ranks of the National Security Committee, is faced with the injustice of the justice system. A local deputy is ready to do anything to protect his son Alan. Having failed to achieve justice under the law, Aktan and his childhood friend Kuba seize the courthouse with weapons in their hands.
Kyrgyz Social RealismPolitical Corruption ThrillerYouth RebellionSystemic InjusticeGrim Crime DramaPost-Soviet ContextMoral AmbiguityTense StandoffClass ConflictTragic Coming-of-Age

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Conviction worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Conviction rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Conviction?

1 h 37 min

Conviction runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Conviction in?

RussianKyrgyz

It was made in Russian, with some Kyrgyz. Produced in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.

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