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Conclave is a PG Vatican thriller about cardinals electing a new pope after a sudden death. Tense political debate, a brief explosion, references to church scandals and wartime violence, and mild profanity are the main concerns. Smoking and wine appear in ceremonial context. The film stays dialogue-heavy and smart rather than graphic. Best for teens interested in politics and faith debates.
Uplifting themes
Cooperation and conscience matter in the debates. Reform talk offers thoughtful themes Cardinal Lawrence models duty under heavy pressure. Careful listening is part of how he leads
Story (may spoil tone)
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
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Violence A brief explosion lands amid the political pressure. Bomb talk and wart…
A brief explosion lands amid the political pressure. Bomb talk and wartime-violence references stay in dialogue rather than sustained action
Language Mild hell and damn surface in tense clerical arguments. The language st…
Mild hell and damn surface in tense clerical arguments. The language stays at that mild level throughout
Sex / nudity Sexual-scandal references appear in political talk. There is no on-scre…
Sexual-scandal references appear in political talk. There is no on-screen sex or nudity
Drugs / alcohol Ceremonial wine appears at meals. Smoking shows up in the background of…
Ceremonial wine appears at meals. Smoking shows up in the background of institutional settings
Frightening Sudden death and locked-room pressure create unease. A blast may tense…
Sudden death and locked-room pressure create unease. A blast may tense sensitive viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence A genocidal sexual-violence reference comes up in political debate. It…
A genocidal sexual-violence reference comes up in political debate. It is discussed, not depicted on screen
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Explosion aftermath appears briefly after the blast. There is no sustai…
Explosion aftermath appears briefly after the blast. There is no sustained gore elsewhere
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A papal death opens the story and sets the ritual mood. That loss hangs…
A papal death opens the story and sets the ritual mood. That loss hangs over every vote that follows
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Leaders vote in secret behind locked doors. How does privacy change decision-making?
- The film raises church reform and scandal. How do institutions handle uncomfortable history?
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