The Conspirator (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Conspirator is a drama, crime and history film directed by Robert Redford, running about 122 minutes. “One bullet killed the President. But not one man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.
Who’s in it. The Conspirator stars James McAvoy as Frederick Aiken, Robin Wright as Mary Surratt, Evan Rachel Wood as Anna Surratt and Kevin Kline as Edwin Stanton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Conspirator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Conspirator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conspirator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Conspirator (2011)?
- In US, The Conspirator is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Conspirator worth watching?
- The Conspirator holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Conspirator?
- The Conspirator stars James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Kline and Alexis Bledel.
- When was The Conspirator released?
- The Conspirator was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.