Ralph Fiennes' new mystery-thriller with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, and is a serious Oscar contender, has become a streaming success. The English actor, widely considered one of the most famous and beloved thespians in all of Britain, is perhaps best known to audiences for his portrayal of the primary antagonist, Lord Voldemort, in theHarry Pottermovies.Fiennes has also playedM in Daniel Craig’sJames Bondmovies –Skyfall,Spectre, andNo Time to Die.
In addition to appearing in popular film franchises,Fiennes has also received many major accolades over his career. For his portrayal of the Nazi war criminal Amon Göth in Steven Spielberg’s Holocaust dramaSchindler’s List, Fiennes earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. A few years later, his performance as Count Almásy inThe English Patientearned him another Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Now, Fiennes is in the Oscar conversation once again for his latest film.
Conclave Becomes A Streaming Success
It Ranks 4th On Reelgood’s Movies Chart
Conclave, Ralph Fiennes' new film and a serious Oscar contender, has become a streaming success. Directed by Edward Berger (2022’sAll Quiet on the Western Front), with a script written by Peter Straughan based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris,the film follows Fiennes' Cardinal Thomas Lawrence as he oversees a papal conclaveto select the next pope and finds himself uncovering hidden secrets and scandals about each candidate.Conclave’s castalso includes Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.
Conclave Ending Explained: What The New Pope’s Secret Means & The Film’s Hidden Deeper Meaning
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Now,Conclavehas become a streaming success on Peacock, ranking fourth onReelgood’s Top 10 movies for the week of December 12–18, and ninth on their overall streaming chart for movies and shows. It ranked below the moviesRed One,Carry-On,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and the showsBlack Doves,No Good Deed,The Agency,Yellowstone, andLandman. Check out the full top 10 charts below:
What Conclave’s Streaming Success Means For The Movie
It’s A Serious Oscar Contender
After a surprisingly successful $50 million box office run,Conclave’s streaming success firmly solidifies it as an Oscar contender.Conclavereviewspraise the film’s suspenseful papal drama and distinguished performance from Ralph Fiennes, providing a blessing for viewers seeking smart, engaging entertainment. It’s already received a ton of accolades, including six Golden Globe nominations, and is tied withWickedfor the most nominations at the Critics' Choice Awards, all but guaranteeing thatRalph FiennesandConclavewill be in firm contention at the Academy Awards.
Conclave
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Cardinal Lawrence leads the secretive papal election at the Vatican, where he uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that could destabilize the Church’s foundation as leaders gather from around the world.
