Conviction (2010)
Kernel Score: 79% · 643 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2010-10-15
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Conviction
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Conviction parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Conviction is an R-rated drama about a sister's decades-long fight to free her wrongly convicted brother.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Centers on a murder investigation and trial rather than depicted violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
- Owen Campbell as Ben Miller
- Tobias Campbell as Young Kenny
Conviction FAQ
Is Conviction good?
Conviction has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 643 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Conviction?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Conviction OK for kids?
Conviction is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Conviction is an R-rated drama about a sister's decades-long fight to free her wrongly convicted brother.
What movies are like Conviction?
If you liked Conviction, try Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Little Women, Crazy, Stupid, Love. and Fury.