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Conclave

2024Movie2 h 0 minPG

DramaThriller
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic796.9Rotten Tomatoes93%82%

A gripping, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

What happens behind these walls will change everything.

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.

Feels like

  • Religious Political Thriller
  • Atmospheric Mystery
  • Stellar Ensemble Cast
  • Claustrophobic Tension
  • Institutional Critique
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Visually Opulent
  • Intellectual Drama
  • Faith vs. Power

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Edward Berger
Written by
Peter Straughan
Produced by
Robert Harris, Alice Dawson, Tessa Ross
Music by
Volker Bertelmann

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October 25, 2024 · 2 h 0 min · PG

Released
October 25, 2024
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Spanish, Latin
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$116 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Eiffel Tower Effect, Dark Secret, Monumental Damage +9

  • Eiffel Tower Effect
  • Dark Secret
  • Monumental Damage
  • Because You Were Nice to Me
  • Adaptational Nationality
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Lesser of Two Evils
  • Advertising by Association
  • Posthumous Character
  • Manly Tears
  • Enemy Mine
  • Sheep in Sheep's Clothing

12 of 127 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Conclave?"

Questions about Conclave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Conclave?

Starz

In the United States, Conclave streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Conclave worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Conclave okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Was Conclave a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$116 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Conclave use?

Eiffel Tower EffectDark SecretMonumental DamageBecause You Were Nice to MeAdaptational NationalityBig Bad EnsembleLesser of Two EvilsAdvertising by AssociationPosthumous CharacterManly TearsEnemy MineSheep in Sheep's Clothingand 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 tropes for it, including Eiffel Tower Effect, Dark Secret, and Monumental Damage.