Conclave Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 6, 2025

Conclave

Release Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Limited Friday, November 8, 2024 Expansion

Director: Edward Berger

Starring: Ralph Fiennes • Stanley Tucci • John Lithgow • Carlos Diehz • Lucian Msamati

PG Drama N/A

4.14 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a 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 finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Drama

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Who stars in Conclave – Cast List

Ralph Fiennes
... Cardinal Lawrence

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Stanley Tucci
The Devil Wears Prada 2, What Is Life Worth
John Lithgow
Interstellar, Cabrini
C
Carlos Diehz
L
Lucian Msamati
B
Brían F. O’Byrne
M
Merab Ninidze
The Courier, April
S
Sergio Castellitto
Twice Born, My Mother's Smile
I
Isabella Rossellini
La Chimera, Joy

Who is making Conclave – Crew List

A look at Conclave behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Edward Berger last helmed The Ballad of a Small Player and All Quiet on the Western Front. The film's writer Peter Straughan last penned The Goldfinch and Our Brand is Crisis.

Director: Edward Berger
Screenwriter: Peter Straughan

Studios: Focus Features
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Conclave

Key Facts

Based on the book by Robert Harris.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2024

Completed

Changed Conclave movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material and smoking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Conclave Trailers and Clips

Conclave

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Conclave Release Date: When was the film released?

Conclave was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 25 , 2024. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Venom: The Last Dance , 1 Million Followers and Azrael. As a limited release, Conclave was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Conclave Digital Release Date

Conclave is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, January 10, 2025. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.