Conviction (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Conviction is a 2010 biographical thriller starring Hilary Swank, Melissa Leo and Sam Rockwell. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $11.1 million worldwide on a $12.5 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Critics' Choice 2011. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $12.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Conviction About?
The premise of Conviction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by unwavering belief in her brother’s innocence, a woman embarks on an extraordinary eighteen-year journey to overturn his conviction. Betty Anne pursues law school, meticulously examines questionable evidence, and assembles a team to investigate the circumstances surrounding Kenny’s wrongful arrest. Her relentless pursuit of justice is fueled by faith and a desire for redemption, challenging the legal system and fighting to clear his name.
Conviction Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1995
- year 2001
- year 1992
- what happened to epilogue
- ends with biographical notes
- ends with historical notes
- aerial camera shot
- boy carries a girl
- child
- man carries a woman
- wrongful conviction of murder
- single mother
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- high school dropout
- civil rights
- lawsuit
- public defender
- prostitute
- stabbed to death
- subjective camera
- blood smear
- blood stain
- drawing
- chainsaw
- nickname
- contract
- studying
- poem
- reading a poem aloud
- teenage boy
- secret
- parole
- yellow caution tape
- police station
- marriage proposal
- farm
- hayloft
- girl hits a boy
- proposing marriage on bended knee
- man dances with a baby
- theft
- drunkenness
- kiss
- man wears feminine sunglasses
- male stripping
- head butt
- framed photograph
- female lawyer
- baby boy
- baby girl
- telephone
Conviction Cast
Hilary Swank leads the cast, with Melissa Leo and Sam Rockwell.
Conviction Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Conviction 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Conviction Plot Summary
What happens in Conviction from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film tells the inspiring true story of Betty Anne Waters, portrayed by Hilary Swank, a devoted single mother who embarks on a relentless journey to exonerate her wrongly convicted brother, Kenny. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, starting with the gruesome murder of Katharina Brow in 1980 in Massachusetts. Throughout the film, we see Betty Anne’s life intricately tied to that of her brother, who has found himself entangled in the justice system despite a lifelong bond with her.
Full summary
The whole story of Conviction, scene by scene
Conviction Box Office & Budget
Conviction grossed $11.1 million worldwide on a $12.5 million budget, 89% of what it cost. $6.8 million came from the US and Canada and $4.3 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.1M
89% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $6.8M
- International
- $4.3M
- Budget
- $12.5M
Conviction Awards & Nominations
Conviction earned 2 award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Critics' Choice 2011. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Sam Rockwell
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Hilary Swank
How Well Do You Know Conviction?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the primary motivation of Betty Anne Waters in the film 'Conviction'?
Cars in Conviction
17 cars on screen, including the 1994 Honda Accord and the 1950 Chevrolet 3100.
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1950 Chevrolet 3100 Minor role -
1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer Minor role -
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Minor role
Conviction Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Uma Vida pela Liberdade” and “A Condenação”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Vida pela Liberdade
- A Condenação
- Τεκμήριο Ενοχής
- Mahkumiyet
- Betty Anne Waters
- A Advogada
- 定罪
- Meggyőződés
- Приговор
- Wyrok skazujący
- Oсуда
- Odsouzení
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- הפרקליטה
- 非常上訴
- Присъда
- Odsúdený
- Вирок
- 컨빅션
- Nuosprendis
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Conviction FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Conviction, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Conviction?
Conviction runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Conviction released?
Conviction was released on October 15, 2010.
Who is in the cast of Conviction?
Conviction stars Hilary Swank, Melissa Leo and Sam Rockwell.
How much did Conviction make at the box office?
Conviction grossed $11.1 million worldwide ($6.8 million domestic, $4.3 million international) on a budget of $12.5 million.
How is Conviction rated?
Conviction has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 61 on Metacritic.
Was Conviction nominated for any awards?
Conviction received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Conviction have a post-credit scene?
No. Conviction has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Conviction in?
The original language of Conviction is French.
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