• Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, prompting the Vatican to begin the process of selecting his successor.
• The film ‘Conclave,’ about the papal selection process, won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
• Starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini, ‘Conclave’ can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

Pope Francis passed away unexpectedly on Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Now, the international world prepares for who his successor will be, which is an event known as a conclave. In a weird turn of pop-culture-meets-history, 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.

I won’t get into specifics on how accurate the movie ‘Conclave’ is, you can decide that for yourself. Here’s what you need to know about how to stream ‘Conclave’ starting Tuesday, April 22 on Amazon Prime.

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How to watch the Oscar-nominated film Conclave

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‘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.

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