Conviction
“An extraordinary journey of how far we go to fight for our family.”
When Betty Anne Waters' older brother Kenny is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction. Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice, Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor, meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother - and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
Where to watch Conviction in United States
Can I watch Conviction in United States? Conviction isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Conviction streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About Conviction
Conviction is a 2010 English-language drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn. The cast is led by Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Conviction was produced by Pantheon Entertainment Corporation, Omega Entertainment, and Longfellow Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 15, 2010, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tony Goldwyn
- Writers
- Pamela Gray
- Release date
- October 15, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Pantheon Entertainment Corporation, Omega Entertainment, Longfellow Pictures
Conviction cast & crew
Conviction was directed by Tony Goldwyn and written by Pamela Gray.
The cast features Hilary Swank as Betty Anne Waters, Sam Rockwell as Kenny Waters, Minnie Driver as Abra Rice, Melissa Leo as Nancy Taylor, Peter Gallagher as Barry Scheck, and Ari Graynor as Mandy Marsh.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Cantelon, cinematography is by Adriano Goldman, and it was produced by Markus Barmettler and Anthony Callie.
Is Conviction worth watching?
Conviction holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 662 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Conviction is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Conviction
Conviction isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Conviction
Hilary Swank
Betty Anne Waters
Sam Rockwell
Kenny Waters
Minnie Driver
Abra Rice
Melissa Leo
Nancy Taylor
Peter Gallagher
Barry Scheck
Ari Graynor
Mandy Marsh
Loren Dean
Rick Miller
Conor Donovan
Richard Miller
Owen Campbell
Ben Miller
Tobias Campbell
Young Kenny
Bailee Madison
Young Betty Anne
Clea DuVall
Brenda Marsh
Conviction — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Conviction in United States?
Conviction is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Conviction in?
Conviction is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Conviction?
Conviction runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Conviction rated?
Conviction is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 662 ratings.
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