Conviction (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2010, Conviction is a drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn, running about 107 minutes. “An extraordinary journey of how far we go to fight for our family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Conviction stars Hilary Swank as Betty Anne Waters, Sam Rockwell as Kenny Waters, Minnie Driver as Abra Rice and Bailee Madison as Young Betty Anne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Conviction has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conviction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conviction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conviction (2010)?
- In US, Conviction is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Conviction worth watching?
- Conviction holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Conviction?
- Conviction stars Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Bailee Madison and Loren Dean.
- When was Conviction released?
- Conviction was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
