Conviction

2010 • 107 minutes

About this movie

Two-time Academy Award® winner Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell deliver unforgettable performances in this incredible true story that co-stars Minnie Driver, Juliette Lewis and Peter Gallagher. Swank plays Betty Anne Waters, a young woman whose world is shattered when her beloved brother Kenny (Rockwell) is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Steadfastly convinced of his innocence, Betty Anne embarks on an 18-year journey to set Kenny free, using state-of-the-art forensic technology. The unshakable bond between a brother and sister, at the heart of this real-life drama, will stir your emotions and inspire you.

Ratings and reviews

An engaging movie throughout. And an eye-opener for me: half way through the film all the evidence had been gathered, then still the other half of the story was yet to unfold.

Just another example why the death penalty needs to be abolished in all states. Here is a startling statistic for you "For every 9 people who have been executed in the U.S., one person on death row has been proven innocent and released, a shocking rate of error."

It has Sam Rockwell in it so I Love it... But it also has Jennifer Garner in it so I hate it....