Countdown to the papal conclave by streaming Oscar-winning movie Conclave on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime members can stream the timely film on Prime Video.
The papal conclave, tasked with selecting a new pope after the untimely death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, will begin meeting on Wednesday, May 7. Who will be the new pope? Over 130 cardinals will make that decision. In the meantime, you can sit back and watch the Oscar-winning 2024 film on this exact phenomenon.
The 2016 book 'Conclave' written by Robert Harris was brought to the big screen in October 2024 and earned an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. You can decide how accurate you think the movie 'Conclave' is, but it might at least help you understand what's taking place in international headlines this week.
Here's what you need to know about how to stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime.
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How to watch the Oscar-nominated film Conclave
All Amazon Prime members can now stream 'Conclave' at no additional cost on Prime Video, and non-Prime members can sign up for one week of Prime for just $1.99 to watch the film.
'Conclave' is a period drama revolving around the Vatican. In particular, the film follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, as he participates in one of society's oldest and most secretive events: the selection of a new pope. As Cardinal Lawrence organizes a group of cardinals tasked with the selection, he ends up uncovering secrets and scandals of the Roman Catholic Church.
The film is starring Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes, Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellinni and John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph.
'Conclave' was released to theaters in October 2024, and has grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.
You can stream 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime today.
What awards was 'Conclave' nominated for at the Oscars?
'Conclave' was nominated for eight total Academy Awards, it won just one for Best Adapted Screenplay. Here's a look at all of those nominations:
- Best Motion Picture
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Ralph Fiennes
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Isabella Rossellini
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
- Best Achievement in Film Editing
- Best Achievement in Production Design
- Best Achievement in Costume Design
What other awards has 'Conclave' won?
'Conclave' has already racked up an impressive award show resume. The period drama was nominated for 12 total British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. It took home four of those: Best Film, Outstanding British Film of the Year, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing.
The film was nominated for 11 total Critics' Choice Awards, and took home the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble.
It won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay, which was the film's only win out of six nominations.
'Conclave' had only two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild awards, but it took home one of the top awards of the night for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Watch 'Conclave' on Amazon Prime