Conviction
- Drama
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 is a 2010 drama film based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters, a Massachusetts woman who dedicates 18 years to freeing her brother Kenny from a wrongful murder conviction. Driven by her belief in his innocence and armed with little more than determination, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college, and law school to overturn his sentence using DNA evidence. The film follows her relentless quest alongside her best friend Abra Rice to expose the flawed investigation that led to Kenny's arrest.
When does Conviction come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
United StatesNot available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.
Available in: Austria · Australia · Brazil · Belarus · Canada · Switzerland · +21 more
Conviction is streaming in another region
Available to stream in Austria Australia Brazil Germany+7 more— but not in United States.
Austria
Australia
Brazil
Germany
Connect to one of those regions and stream it from where you are.
Most streaming services restrict VPN use in their terms. Use at your own discretion. Contains an affiliate link.
In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
Theatrical dates from TMDB. Cinema chain links go to the official websites for showtimes and bookings — check there for the actual showtimes near you.
Rent or buy
Digital purchase & rental in United States
Where to watch Conviction by country
United Kingdom
Greece
France
Spain
Italy
CanadaTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects
Hilary SwankBetty Anne Waters
Sam RockwellKenny Waters
Minnie DriverAbra Rice
Melissa LeoNancy Taylor
Peter GallagherBarry Scheck
Ari GraynorMandy Marsh
Loren DeanRick Miller
Conor DonovanRichard Miller
Owen CampbellBen Miller- Tobias CampbellYoung Kenny
Bailee MadisonYoung Betty Anne
Clea DuVallBrenda Marsh
Karen YoungElizabeth Waters
Talia BalsamProsecuting Attorney
John Pyper-FergusonAidan
Trailer
CONVICTION - Official Trailer
Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of Conviction tend to follow.
Conviction — frequently asked
When was Conviction released?
Conviction was released on October 15, 2010.
Is Conviction based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters and her 18-year effort to exonerate her brother Kenny from a murder conviction using DNA evidence.
What is Conviction about?
The film follows Betty Anne Waters as she educates herself through high school, college, and law school to prove her brother Kenny's innocence after he is convicted of murder. With the help of her best friend Abra Rice, she reexamines the evidence and uncovers the truth to free him.
Comments(0)
No comments yet. Be the first.