Conviction Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

An extraordinary journey of how far we go to fight for our family.

Last modified: Dec. 18, 2010

Conviction

Release Date: Friday, October 15, 2010 Limited

Following the murder conviction of her brother (Sam Rockwell), a woman (Hilary Swank) earns a law degree and fights to prove his innocence.

Director: Tony Goldwyn

Starring: Hilary Swank • Minnie Driver • Sam Rockwell • Melissa Leo • Peter Gallagher

R Biography 1 hr, 48 m

4.7 / 5

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Following the murder conviction of her brother (Sam Rockwell), a woman (Hilary Swank) earns a law degree and fights to prove his innocence.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: When Betty Anne Waters' (Hilary Swank) older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction. Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pours through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor (Melissa Leo), meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother - and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Conviction.

Hilary Swank
Ordinary Angels, The Resident
Minnie Driver
Millers in Marriage, Cinderella
Sam Rockwell
The Bad Guys 2, Argylle
Melissa Leo
Long Gone Heroes , The Clean Up Crew
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Peter Gallagher
Burlesque, Humane
Juliette Lewis
Opus, A Million Little Pieces

Crew Behind the Film

The Conviction behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Tony Goldwyn last directed Ezra and The Last Kiss. The film's writer Pamela Gray last wrote Megan Leavey and Deenie.

Director: Tony Goldwyn
Screenwriters: Pamela Gray
Richard LaGravenese
Producers: Tony Goldwyn
Andrew Karsch

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: 2S Films; Longfellow Pictures; Omega Entertainment; Working Title Films

Production Details

What we know about the Conviction movie production.

Production Updates for Conviction

Nov 2009

Completed

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

Feb 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2008

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some violent images
Runtime: 1 hr, 48 m
Tagline: An extraordinary journey of how far we go to fight for our family.
Also known as: The Betty Ann Waters Story, Betty Ann Waters
Language: English

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Featurette: Casting

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Featurette: Meet Betty Waters

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TV Spot #1

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Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Conviction was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 15, 2010. in around 11 theaters There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Red, Jackass 3D and Hereafter. As a limited release, Conviction was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.