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The Conquest (2011): Ratings & Box Office

The Conquest (2011) movie poster

The Conquest is a 2011 biographical film directed by Xavier Durringer. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $6.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
79%
worldwide gross
$6.6M
Metascore
62
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The Conquest (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Xavier Durringer
Genre
Biography
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Conquest About?

The premise of The Conquest without spoilers.

As France prepares for election day, Nicolas Sarkozy finds himself in a state of solitude, his victory seemingly assured but tinged with melancholy. The film explores his ambitious ascent to the presidency through a series of flashbacks. These reveal a challenging journey filled with internal conflicts, strategic media management, and damaging personal scandals. It’s a compelling portrayal of Sarkozy’s rapid rise to power, set against a backdrop of emotional hardship and the repercussions of his relentless pursuit of the highest office.

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Crew

The Director of The Conquest

Directed by Xavier Durringer.

From the director

More from Xavier Durringer

More films directed by Xavier Durringer: La fugue, Paradise Beach, Death in the Soul and Chok Dee: The Kickboxer.

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Ratings

The Conquest Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Conquest 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Conquest Box Office

The Conquest grossed $6.6 million worldwide. $74,474 came from the US and Canada and $6.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.6M

US & Canada
$74.5K
International
$6.6M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Details

The Conquest Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “De Nicolas a Sarkozy” and “La Conquete”.

Also known as
  • De Nicolas a Sarkozy
  • La Conquete
  • הכיבוש
  • Завоеванието
  • 征服
  • Ο Κατακτητής

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FAQ

The Conquest FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Conquest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Conquest?

The Conquest runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Conquest released?

The Conquest was released on November 11, 2011.

Who directed The Conquest?

The Conquest was directed by Xavier Durringer.

More films by Xavier Durringer

How much did The Conquest make at the box office?

The Conquest grossed $6.6 million worldwide ($74,474 domestic, $6.6 million international).

How is The Conquest rated?

The Conquest has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic, 58% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.

Does The Conquest have a post-credit scene?

No. The Conquest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Conquest in?

The original language of The Conquest is French.

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