Conclave out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream Ralph Fiennes-led political thriller

Spectacular political thriller Conclave has enthralled viewers around the world, and now Prime Video has confirmed that it will premiere exclusively in India. The Edward Berger–directed film, which is based on Robert Harris's 2016 best-selling novel, is already streaming as of today, May 7, 2025.

High-stakes political thriller set in Vatican

An intense and high-stakes drama, Conclave explores the shadowy inner workings of the Vatican and revolves around the selection of a new pope. John Lithgow (watch Bombshell), Lucian Msamati, Jacek Koman, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, and Ralph Fiennes are all part of the film's impressive ensemble cast. Cardinal Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes (watch The Hurt Locker), is charged with the weighty duty of supervising the most ancient and clandestine ceremony on Earth: the selection of a new pope.

In the midst of chaos and tragedy, the film follows Cardinal Lawrence as he assumes the role of pope after the sudden passing of a revered figure. Lawrence becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit, conspiracy, and secrets as the most influential members of the Catholic Church convene in the Vatican. As the cardinals grapple with their own aspirations and the precarious legacy of the church, the Vatican is transformed into a pressure cooker. The suspense builds as Lawrence delves deeper into enigmatic mysteries that could rock the Catholic Church to its core.

All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger assures viewers that Conclave will be an intense and thought-provoking experience. Robert Harris wrote both the novel and the screenplay, with Peter Straughan serving as a co-writer.

Conclave garnering critical praise and recognition

After making its world premiere at the illustrious 51st Telluride Film Festival, the film has since garnered extensive praise for its outstanding acting and compelling story. The American Film Institute ranked Conclave among the best films of 2024 after the film had a successful festival run and went on to a worldwide theatrical run. Multiple accolades, including a BAFTA and an Oscar nomination, attest to the film's critical success and cement its position as one of the year's most notable cinematic achievements.

Critics have praised Conclave for more than only its powerful story and outstanding acting; they also praised the film's painstaking attention to detail in depicting the Vatican as a literal and symbolic seat of authority. The film deftly depicts the perennial tensions inside the Catholic Church, such as secrecy and openness, as well as tradition and progress.