The Conclave to elect a new Pope officially begins today, and the 2024 film detailing the election process has seen a surge on streaming. Starring in the lead roles inConclaveareRalph FiennesandStanley Tucci, the former of whom was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the film.Conclavebegan streaming onPeacockafter it concluded its theatrical run, but last month it vanished from the platform. It wasn’t until it resurfaced on Prime Video the day after Pope Francis’ death thatthe film immediately jumped to #1. It wasn’t until the release ofAnother Simple FavorthatConclavedropped to #2 on Prime Video streaming charts, but it’s still been a major success for the streamer. It earned scores of 93% from critics and 86% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
In addition to Fiennes and Tucci,Conclavealso starsJohn Lithgow, who has been tapped to playDumbledore in the newHarry Potterseries.Isabella Rossellinialso stars in the film, and like Fiennes, she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance.Conclaveis based on the novel byRobert Harrisand was written for the screen byPeter Straughan, withEdward Bergerstepping behind the camera to direct the film. Straughan has also written the scripts for movies such asTinker Tailor Soldier Spy(Gary Oldman) andThe Snowman(Michael Fassbender). As for Berger, he’s best known for his work onAll Quiet on the Western Front, the 2022 Netflix original war epic that won four Oscars. He’s also known for directing several episodes ofYour Honor(Bryan Cranston).
Are Cardinals Watching ‘Conclave’?
Politico reported yesterday that a Vatican official admitted to the site that Cardinals who are due to vote for the new Pope have indeed watchedConclave. However, people have begun to speculate that this is to help teach them the process of what’s going to happen, and there’s no evidence of this being true. Cardinals are most likely watchingConclavebecause it’s so relevant to what’s happening in the world right now — everyone getting ready to vote is likely extremely familiar with the process. Nonetheless, current events have certainly shifted to help shine more light onConclave, which was reviewed as one of thehighest-rated films of 2024.
Conclavestars Ralph Fiennes and was directed by Edward Berger. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchConclaveonPrime Video.
Following the unexpected death of the pope, Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the secretive conclave to elect the next pope. As the process unfolds, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the Catholic Church.
Source:Politico
