Films

CONCLAVE

(PG) USA/UK – 2 hr  
2024 · d. Edward Berger
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Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Carlos Diehz

Following the pope’s death, the world’s Catholic cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pontiff, with four contenders looming large—a progressive (Stanley Tucci), a reactionary (Sergio Castellitto), a Vatican insider (John Lithgow), and a charismatic but hardline clergyman (Lucian Msamati). As the conflicted conclave dean (Ralph Fiennes) tries to guide the assembly toward a scandal-free outcome, a series of intrigues, twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations upend all expectations for the race.

Conclave appears on best-of-the-year lists including:
Amy Nicholson, “The Best Movies of 2024,” Los Angeles Times
Stephanie Zacharek, “The 10 Best Movies of 2024,” Time
Lindsey Bahr, “Best Movies of 2024,” Associated Press
Richard Larson, “The 22 Best Movies of 2024,” Vanity Fair
Six Golden Globe Nominations