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Opened October 15, 2010 (Limited 10/15) | Runtime:1 hr. 47 min.

language and some violent images

When her older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank) vows to get the conviction overturned. Beginning an 18-year quest to exonerate Kenny, Betty Anne puts herself through college and law school. With the help of her best friend (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pores over piles of suspicious evidence and retraces the steps that led to Kenny's arrest in the hope of finally winning her brother's freedom.Read More

Cast: Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Melissa Leo, Peter Gallagher, Ari Graynor, Loren Dean, Conor Donovan, Owen Campbell, Tobias Campbell, Bailee Madison, Clea Duvall, Karen Young, Talia Balsam, John Pyper-Ferguson, Juliette Lewis

Director: Tony Goldwyn

Genres: DocudramaCourtroom DramaDrama

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Cast: Hilary Swank, Juliette Lewis, Melissa Leo, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver, Peter Gallagher
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Release Date: October 15, 2010 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R
Screen Writer: Pamela Gray
Runtime: 107 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures

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review by ryguy4738. March 05, 2011

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A typical "true story" movie. Melodramatic, but well-acted.

** out of **** Considering its only form of advertisement is selling itself out as being "based on a true story", "Conviction" actually isn't all that bad. There have been worse-much worse- and far more confusing films based on true events; and this one is no more or no less than the usual melodramatic go-around. With that being said, the film essentially leaves out all imagination and true, honest entertainment so that the stars can shine. This is a film with great performances, … more

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Quick Tip by Count_Orlok_22. March 14, 2011

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A Quick Tip by Count_Orlok_22

I went into this film with no preconceptions and no expectations. I knew a little bit about the plot, which follows a woman's attempt to prove her brother's innocence in a murder case after he's been sentenced to life in prison. The film's story is based on actual events, which at first made me think it might be a cheap star-studded film, so I knew it was going to be the predictable "inspirational" type of film that you see so often. However, what was such a pleasant surprise was how wonderful the … more

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review by julianleft. January 06, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

A clear message to human's potential when ambition is higher than the dream itself

Conviction is based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank) who puts herself through a law school in order to represent her brother, Kenny Waters (Sam Rockwell), who has been wrongfully accused of first degree murder. Of course you already know or at least have an idea about the result of this story but the momentum build-up is interesting enough too keep you focused. While it doesn't rely on a tense atmosphere and thrilling "detective" experience, it manages … more

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Quick Tip by Becky2259. November 19, 2010

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A Quick Tip by Becky2259

I absolutely loved this movie. Hillary Swank was awesome as was the rest of the cast. I love movies about dystunctional people as they are so much more interesting than so called "normal" people. This was an awesome story and wonderfully acted. Don't miss it

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