Conviction (2010) movie poster

Conviction (2010)

"An extraordinary journey of how far we go to fight for our family."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 64% (RT: 67%, MC: 61) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (644 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
61
Cast
Hilary Swank as Betty Anne Waters
Sam Rockwell as Kenny Waters
Minnie Driver as Abra Rice
Melissa Leo as Nancy Taylor
Peter Gallagher as Barry Scheck
Ari Graynor as Mandy Marsh
Loren Dean as Rick Miller
Conor Donovan as Richard Miller
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 644 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 64%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Conviction, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Conviction is a 2010 drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn. 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. The film has been rated by 644 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Conviction delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Conviction (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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