Conviction
Seen it?2010 | 107 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 SAG Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 77K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Goldwyn
- Hilary SwankBetty Anne Waters
- Sam RockwellKenny Waters
- Minnie DriverAbra Rice
- Melissa LeoNancy Taylor
- Peter GallagherBarry Scheck
- Ari GraynorMandy Marsh
- Loren DeanRick Miller
- Conor DonovanRichard Miller
- Owen CampbellBen Miller
- Tobias CampbellYoung Kenny