What is the Metascore for Conclave?

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

Where can I watch Conclave?

Conclave is available on Starz. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Conclave streaming in?

Conclave streams on Prime Video in India; Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Disney+ in South Korea; TV+ in Turkey; Starz in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Conclave Review (2024) — 81% Celluloid Score

Item: Conclave
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Edward Berger · 2024 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Conclave (2024) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.4 IMDb /10

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

Official theatrical poster for Conclave (2024)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Starz

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Where to watch Conclave by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Prime Video
Indonesia	Catchplay
Japan	Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu
South Korea	Disney+
Turkey	TV+
United States	Starz

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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.

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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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