The Conviction (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, The Conviction is a drama film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl and her art professor get trapped inside a castle-museum after it closes at night. After a little resistance she agrees to have sex with him, but then she sues the professor for rape. The professor will have to prove his innocence.
Who’s in it. The Conviction stars Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Lorenzo Colajanni, Claire Nebout as Sandra Celestini, Andrzej Seweryn as Giovanni and Grażyna Szapołowska as Monica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Conviction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Conviction page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conviction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Conviction (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Conviction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Conviction worth watching?
- The Conviction holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Conviction?
- The Conviction stars Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Claire Nebout, Andrzej Seweryn, Grażyna Szapołowska and Paolo Graziosi.
- When was The Conviction released?
- The Conviction was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.