# Conclave (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/hit-man-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Edward Berger |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

Conclave (2024) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Linklater’s fake-hitman rom-com became a Netflix word-of-mouth hit — Powell’s charisma vehicle for 2024. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Edward Berger.

## Critics consensus

Linklater’s fake-hitman rom-com became a Netflix word-of-mouth hit — Powell’s charisma vehicle for 2024.

## 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

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

## Where to watch

Global: Starz
the United States: Starz
Indonesia: Catchplay
India: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Conclave worth watching?**
Conclave holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Linklater’s fake-hitman rom-com became a Netflix word-of-mouth hit — Powell’s charisma vehicle for 2024.

**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?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 86%, Metascore 83/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Conclave?**
Conclave is streaming on Starz; on Starz in the United States; on Catchplay in Indonesia; on Prime Video in India. Availability varies by region.

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