The Pope is dead. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, dean of the College of Cardinals, must lock 118 voting cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel until they elect the next Pontiff. The expected candidates are eliminated one by one through scandal, schism, and a single secret that arrives fr…
The Pope is dead. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, dean of the College of Cardinals, must lock 118 voting cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel until they elect the next Pontiff. The expected candidates are eliminated one by one through scandal, schism, and a single secret that arrives from a missionary diocese the Vatican has never officially recognised. Berger adapts Robert Harris's novel as a procedural thriller with theological stakes.
Press reception · 1 reviews
A procedural about belief, ambition, and the secret that breaks an institution. Fiennes is the year's most underrated leading performance.
PixlRun Editorial · PixlRun · 8.5
Did you know? · 4 facts
Production designer Suzie Davies recreated the Sistine Chapel inside Cinecittà Studios in Rome.
Berger shot the conclave voting scenes with 100+ extras over 11 days, with paper ballots burned in real time.
Volker Bertelmann's score uses only string instruments and choir.
Isabella Rossellini's entire role was filmed in three days.
Awards & nominations · 4 entries
🏆 Won
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (2025)
🏆 Won
BAFTA Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Outstanding British Film
🏆 Won
Golden Globe Best Screenplay
🏆 Won
8 Oscar nominations
Our review
The Pope is dead. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, dean of the College of Cardinals, must lock 118 voting cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel until they elect the next Pontiff. The expected candidates are eliminated one by one through scandal, schism, and a single secret that arrives from a missionary diocese the Vatican has never officially recognised. Berger adapts Robert Harris’s novel as a procedural thriller with theological stakes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Conclave about?
The Pope is dead. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, dean of the College of Cardinals, must lock 118 voting cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel until they elect the next Pontiff. The expected candidates are eliminated one by one through scandal, schism, and a single secret that arrives from a missionary diocese the Vatican has never officially recognised. Berger adapts Robert Harris's novel as a procedural thriller with theological stakes.
Who directed Conclave?
Edward Berger directed Conclave in 2024.
What is the IMDb rating?
Conclave has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 257,839 votes.
Where can I watch Conclave?
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