What is the Metascore for Conclave?

Conclave has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Conclave Review (2024) — 82% Celluloid Score

Item: Conclave
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Edward Berger · 2024 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Conclave (2024) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

93% Critic Score

86% Audience

79 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.4 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 0m
Cast: Ralph Fiennes , Stanley Tucci , John Lithgow , Isabella Rossellini , Lucian Msamati , Carlos Diehz , Sergio Castellitto , Brían F. O'Byrne
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Conclave (2024)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (93% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick

Not ideal for

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Is Conclave worth watching?

Yes — Conclave earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

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.

Critic Reviews

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Conclave (2024) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Edward Berger's Conclave (2024) remains a defining Drama landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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