How to watch Conclave

Brian F. O'Byrne and Ralph Fiennes in Conclave
Brian F. O'Byrne and Ralph Fiennes in Conclave (Image credit: Courtesy of Focus Features)

Conclave, one of the best reviewed 2024 movies, is now playing. So if you’re trying to figure out the best way to watch Conclave, look no further because we have all the details you’re going to need for that.

Based on the international bestselling book by Robert Harris, Conclave is a political thriller set in the Vatican as the church’s cardinals convene to select a new pope. But these men of the cloth have dark secrets that could unravel the church if exposed. Sound intriguing?

If so, read on for everything you need to know to watch Conclave right now.

How to watch Conclave in movie theaters

Conclave is no longer playing in movie theaters.

Is Conclave streaming?

Conclave is available for at-home viewing, but at this time it is not available as part of any major streaming service's library.

That means in order to watch Conclave at home you must buy or rent the movie via digital on-demand platforms, like Prime Video, Apple, Fandango at Home, Google Play or YouTube.

What else to know about Conclave

Adapted by Peter Straughan (who won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on Conclave), here is the official synopsis for the movie:

“From director Edward Berger, Conclave follows one of the world's most secretive and ancient events — selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church."

In addition to Ralph Fiennes, the Conclave cast includes Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati, Sergio Castellitto, Carlos Diehz and Brian F. O’Byrne.

Conclave is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 93%. Read our thoughts on the movie with the official WTW Conclave review.

If you need any final convincing to see it, check out the trailer for Conclave right here:

CONCLAVE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters October 25 - YouTube CONCLAVE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters October 25 - YouTube
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Michael Balderston
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Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.

Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.

Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Letterboxd to keep up with what I'm watching.

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