
Conviction
Seen it?2019 | 110 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. If you loved Just Mercy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ever since she served on the jury during his trial, Nora has been convinced that Jacques Viguier is innocent, despite him being accused of murdering his wife. Following an appeal by the public prosecutor’s office, and fearing a miscarriage of justice, she convinces a leading lawyer to defend him during his second trial, on appeal. Together, they will put up a tenacious fight against injustice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antoine Raimbault
- Marina FoïsNora
- Olivier GourmetMaître Eric Dupond-Moretti
- Laurent LucasJacques Viguier
- Philippe UchanOlivier Durandet
- Jean BenguiguiMaître Francis Szpiner
- François FehnerPresident Jacques Richiardi
- François CaronMaître Laurent de Caunes
- Philippe DormoyAdvocate General
- Jean-Claude LeguayMaître Guy Debuisson
- Armande BoulangerClémence Viguier, Jacques's daughter