Conviction
"An extraordinary journey of how far we go to fight for our family."
Originally released in 2010. Conviction is a drama film. directed by Tony Goldwyn.
Starring Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, and Minnie Driver
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (637 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.8M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $11,826,980
Production Companies
- Pantheon Entertainment Corporation
- Omega Entertainment
- Longfellow Pictures
- Oceana Media Finance
- Prescience
- Innocence Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conviction 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 co...
Who directed Conviction?
Conviction was directed by Tony Goldwyn.
How long is Conviction?
Conviction has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Conviction released?
Conviction was released on October 15, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Conviction?
The main cast of Conviction includes Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Melissa Leo, Peter Gallagher.
Is Conviction worth watching?
Conviction has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 637 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.