The Oscar-nominated film that’s tripled its audience after the Pope’s death
The acclaimed movie starring Ralph Fiennes has seen a massive surge in viewership following Pope Francis’ passing, but it’s not the only one.
Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88, ‘Conclave’, the Oscar-winning film starring Ralph Fiennes, has experienced a remarkable audience boost. According to Luminate, viewers have watched nearly 7 million minutes of ‘Conclave’, a film that explores the Vatican’s process of electing a new Pope.
However, ‘Conclave’ isn’t the only Catholic-themed film experiencing a resurgence. ‘The Two Popes’ (2019) has also seen a 417% increase in viewership on Netflix, jumping from 290,000 minutes watched to 1.5 million minutes.
A renewed interest in papal-themed films
Since the announcement of Pope Francis’ passing on April 21, audiences have turned to films that explore the papacy from different perspectives.
- ‘Conclave’, directed by Edward Berger, depicts the Vatican’s secretive selection process for a new Pope.
- ‘The Two Popes’, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, delves into the relationship between Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI.
The timing of these films has led to a major spike in viewership, with ‘Conclave’ seeing a 283% increase since April 20.
Where to watch ‘Conclave’ and ‘The Two Popes’
- ‘Conclave’ is available on Prime Video.
- ‘The Two Popes’ is streaming on Netflix.
With the real-life Vatican conclave approaching, many viewers are revisiting these films to gain insight into the papal election process.
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