Conquest (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, Conquest is a drama, romance and history film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 113 minutes. “The Love Story of Marie Walewska” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A polish countess dispatched by her country to become Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders, who feel she might influence him to make Poland independent.
Who’s in it. Conquest stars Greta Garbo as Countess Marie Walewska, Charles Boyer as Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, Reginald Owen as Tallyrand and Alan Marshal as Capt. d'Ornano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Conquest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conquest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conquest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conquest (1937)?
- In US, Conquest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Conquest worth watching?
- Conquest holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Conquest?
- Conquest stars Greta Garbo, Charles Boyer, Reginald Owen, Alan Marshal and Henry Stephenson.
- When was Conquest released?
- Conquest was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.