'Conclave' streaming date: When will it be available to watch?

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"Conclave" streaming release date

"Conclave" might just be this year's Best Picture winner. It's certainly a strong contender for a few Oscars at next year's Academy Awards. It's received near-universally positive reviews since debuting at the Telluride Film Festival in August and it's done surprisingly well at the box office, already recouping its $20 million budget.

So with "Conclave" officially a critical hit and a popular choice for moviegoers, it's no surprise that people are interested to see when it will finally be available on one of the best streaming services. The good news is we know which one it will end up on. We have a pretty good idea of when you'll be able to buy or rent it from premium video-on-demand (PVOD) services before it ultimately hits streaming video-on-demand (SVOD).

Let's break down what "Conclave" is about, where you should be able to stream it and when you can expect it to be available to stream.

"Conclave" streaming release date

"Conclave" arrived on premium video-on-demand services like Amazon and Apple on Nov. 26, 2024.

The film is also now streaming on Peacock after arriving on Dec. 13, 2024.

That closely follows the release pattern of "The Holdovers," another smaller Focus Features movie that debuted at Telluride and then got a wide release at the end of October. Just like "Conclave" this year.

What is 'Conclave' about?

CONCLAVE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters October 25 - YouTube

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"Conclave" stars Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence. When the pope suddenly dies of a heart attack, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading the conclave to choose the new pope.

Part of that task involves digging into the closets of each papal candidate to dig up any skeletons that may be hidden within. That includes the four Cardinals that are considered the leading candidates: Bellini (Stanley Tucci), a liberal; Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), a social conservative; Tremblay (John Lithgow), a mainstream conservative; and Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), a reactionary traditionalist.

But it also includes Archbishop Vincent Benitez of Kabul (Carlos Diehz), who surprises everyone when he arrives to the papal conclave, claiming that the late pope secretly made him a cardinal.

While this may not be the deepest mystery thriller, you won't care after watching the incredible performance from Fiennes, as well as great supporting performances from Tucci, Lithgow, Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini. Here's where you'll be able to stream "Conclave."

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Malcolm McMillan is a senior writer for Tom's Guide, covering all the latest in streaming TV shows and movies. That means news, analysis, recommendations, reviews and more for just about anything you can watch, including sports! If it can be seen on a screen, he can write about it. Previously, Malcolm had been a staff writer for Tom's Guide for over a year, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), A/V tech and VR headsets.

Before writing for Tom's Guide, Malcolm worked as a fantasy football analyst writing for several sites and also had a brief stint working for Microsoft selling laptops, Xbox products and even the ill-fated Windows phone. He is passionate about video games and sports, though both cause him to yell at the TV frequently. He proudly sports many tattoos, including an Arsenal tattoo, in honor of the team that causes him to yell at the TV the most.