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

4.1 / 5

74% WILL SEE 26% WON'T SEE

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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 Return
Stanley Tucci
What Is Life Worth, The Electric State
John Lithgow
The Accountant, Killers of the Flower Moon
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
Joy, The Incredibles 2

Crew Behind the Film

The film's director Edward Berger last helmed All Quiet on the Western Front and The Englishman. 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 Details

What we know about the Conclave movie production.

Key Facts

Based on the book by Robert Harris.

Production Updates for Conclave

Jun 2024

Completed

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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: Official Trailers, Teasers and Clips

Conclave

Official Trailer

Conclave Release Dates: Now Available

Conclave was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 25, 2024. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Venom: The Last Dance , Azrael and Magpie. 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.