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

4.68 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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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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Who stars in Conviction – Cast List

Hilary Swank
New Year's Eve, Fatale
Minnie Driver
The Assessment , Rosaline
Sam Rockwell
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, The Bad Guys 2
Melissa Leo
Passenger, Oblivion
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Peter Gallagher
Palm Springs, American Beauty
Juliette Lewis
A Million Little Pieces, Nerve

Who is making Conviction – Crew List

A look at Conviction behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tony Goldwyn last helmed Ezra and The Last Kiss. The film's writer Pamela Gray last penned 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 – What we know about the Conviction

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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

Conviction Trailers and Clips

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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

Conviction Release Date: When was the film released?

Conviction was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 15 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 11 theaters. There were 10 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.