# Conclave (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/conclave-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Edward Berger |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

Conclave (2024) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Edward Berger turns a papal election into a locked-room procedural, with Ralph Fiennes playing doubt as a full-time occu Metascore 79/100. Directed by Edward Berger.

## Critics consensus

Edward Berger turns a papal election into a locked-room procedural, with Ralph Fiennes playing doubt as a full-time occupation.

## 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.

## Cast

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati, Carlos Diehz, Sergio Castellitto, Brían F. O'Byrne

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Conclave worth watching?**
Conclave holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Edward Berger turns a papal election into a locked-room procedural, with Ralph Fiennes playing doubt as a full-time occupation.

**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 (2024) was directed by Edward Berger.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Conclave?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 86%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch Conclave?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Conclave page for current options.

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