---
title: "Conclave"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/conclave-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 974576
imdb_id: "tt20215234"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 3480
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Conclave (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/conclave-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Conclave" is a 2024 drama and thriller that takes place in the Vatican. The story revolves around the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new Pope after the unexpected death of the current one. Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing this process, which involves sequestering him and other powerful leaders of the Catholic Church until a new Pope is elected. The film's plot centers around a conspiracy that could potentially lead to the downfall of the Catholic Church. The movie's runtime is 2 hours and it is rated PG.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Cardinal Lawrence oversees the secret papal election and uncovers a dangerous Vatican conspiracy."

### Why Watch
- features a high-stakes papal election
- involves a deep conspiracy at the Vatican

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with the death of the Pope
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dramatic themes surrounding the death of a Pope and church politics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, suspenseful, dramatic, covert

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward Berger
- **Networks / Studios**: FilmNation Entertainment, House Productions, Indian Paintbrush

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ralph Fiennes** as *Lawrence*
- **Stanley Tucci** as *Bellini*
- **John Lithgow** as *Tremblay*
- **Isabella Rossellini** as *Sister Agnes*
- **Lucian Msamati** as *Adeyemi*
- **Carlos Diehz** as *Benitez*
- **Sergio Castellitto** as *Tedesco*
- **Brían F. O'Byrne** as *O'Malley*
- **Merab Ninidze** as *Sabbadin*
- **Thomas Loibl** as *Mandorff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the US on October 25, 2024.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film has a PG rating.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is categorized as a drama and thriller.

### Q: Who is tasked with managing the election?
Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new Pope.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is sequestered in the Vatican.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Conclave — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/974576)

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