How to watch Conclave – is it streaming?
Edward Berger's papal thriller featured heavily in the recently announced Oscar nominations.
Despite being released in November 2025, Conclave has remained firmly in the mainstream in the wake of Pope Francis's passing.
Based on Robert Harris's book of the same name and directed by Edward Berger, the movie managed to scoop up eight Oscar nominations – winning Best Adapted Screenplay – and make a big splash at the box office.
It features some stunning performances too, including from Ralph Fiennes as the Cardinal tasked with overseeing the election proceedings.
If you're looking to relive them – or enjoy them for the first time – you can now do so from the comfort of your own home. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the film.
Is Conclave on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes, Conclave is currently available to stream for free for Amazon Prime Video subscribers, both in the US and the UK.
The film was initially only available for subscribers in the US, but has now officially been added to the Prime Video library in the UK.
Is Conclave on Netflix?
No, the film is not available to stream on Netflix.
As detailed above, it is available to stream in the US and UK for free for those with a Prime Video subscription.
How to watch Conclave right now in the UK
As well as being free to watch with a Prime Video subscription, Conclave has been released digitally to rent and buy in the UK – so it is possible to watch Conclave from the comfort of your own home even without Prime.
It's available on a number of premium video on demand platforms including Apple TV and Sky Store, with the price currently standing at £15.99 for rental and £19.99 for purchase.
Released in November 2024, the film enjoyed a lengthy theatrical release aided by securing several Oscar nominations. As of May 2025 and following the passing of Pope Francis, it's still being shown in select theatres across the country.
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What is Conclave about?
The film is a political thriller based on the best-selling 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris, exploring events during a papal conclave to elect the new pope.
The process is overseen by Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who soon finds himself caught up in debates between the liberal and conservative factions of the Catholic Church – while various scandals come to light involving several of the runners and riders.
An official synopsis reads: "Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) 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 uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church."
Ahead of Conclave's release last year, RadioTimes.com spoke to Berger and the cast about the film, with Fiennes explaining how the movie wasn't intended as a "cynical takedown of the Catholic Church".
He said: "It's not an attack on the Catholic Church, [even though] if you wanted to make that for them, you probably could. But I think it asks questions about faith."
Conclave cast – who stars in the film?
The film is a star-studded affair, with the cast led by Ralph Fiennes – who was Oscar-nominated for his role as Cardinal Lawrence.
He's not the only nominee among the cast, either, with Isabella Rossellini impressively scoring a nod for her supporting role as Sister Agnes, despite relatively little screen time.
Other big names featured in the film include Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow, while there are also a number of international stars.
You can find the full cast list below:
- Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence
- Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Aldo Bellini
- John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph Tremblay
- Sergio Castellitto as Cardinal Goffredo Tedesco
- Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes
- Lucian Msamati as Cardinal Joshua Adeyemi
- Carlos Diehz as Cardinal Vincent Benitez
- Brían F O'Byrne as Monsignor Raymond O'Malley
- Jacek Koman as Archbishop Janusz Woźniak
- Merab Ninidze as Cardinal Sabbadin
- Thomas Loibl as Archbishop Mandorff
- Loris Loddi as Cardinal Villanueva
- Balkissa Maiga as Sister Shanumi
Conclave trailer
You can find a trailer for Conclave below:
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Authors
Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
