Conclave
“What happens behind these walls will change everything.”
Synopsis
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-10
Top Cast
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Ralph Fiennes
Lawrence
Stanley Tucci
Bellini
John Lithgow
Tremblay
Isabella Rossellini
Sister Agnes
Lucian Msamati
Adeyemi
Carlos Diehz
Benitez
Sergio Castellitto
Tedesco
Brían F. O'Byrne
O'Malley
Merab Ninidze
Sabbadin
Thomas Loibl
Mandorff
Jacek Koman
Wozniak
Bruno Novelli
Dead Pope
Rony Kramer
Mendoza
Valerio Da Silva
Father Haas
Joseph Mydell
Nakitanda
Vincenzo Failla
Guttoso
Garrick Hagon
Krasinski
Madhav Sharma
Landolfi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar Del Plata International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 29, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 17, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$115.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.78x
+$95.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Straughan
- Original Score
- Volker Bertelmann
- Original Title
- Conclave
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Spanish, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $115.7M
- Production Studios
- FilmNation Entertainment, House Productions, Indian Paintbrush
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Berger
Peter Straughan, Robert Harris
Volker Bertelmann
Stéphane Fontaine
Nick Emerson
Alice Dawson, Danny Cohen, Tessa Ross, Milan Popelka, Glen Basner
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Berger
Director
Alice Dawson
Producer
Lisy Christl
Costume Design
Nick Emerson
Editor
Tessa Ross
Producer
Suzie Davies
Production Design
Stéphane Fontaine
Director of Photography
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
Michael Jackman
Producer
Robert Harris
Producer
Juliette Howell
Producer
Marco Pancrazi
Stunt Coordinator
Alessandro Novelli
Stunt Coordinator
Viktor Müller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Straughan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Conclave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Conclave about?
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
Who directed Conclave?
Conclave was directed by Edward Berger.
Who stars in Conclave?
The principal cast of Conclave includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati.
When was Conclave released and how long is it?
Conclave was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Conclave?
Conclave had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $115.7M at the worldwide box office (5.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Conclave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Conclave was composed by Volker Bertelmann.
Is Conclave based on a book or true story?
Conclave is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Conclave?
Conclave holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).