The Wait to Stream Conclave Is Over

If you thought you’d be able to process the historical passing of Pope Francis by watching Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci scheme together in robes on April 21, think again. Conclave, the Oscar-winning film about a bunch of guys getting together to select a new pontiff, is no longer streaming on Peacock and was briefly, in fact, only available for paid rental, something Cardinal Tedesco would probably love. But don’t lose faith: According to the Amazon Prime Video landing page, Conclave began streaming there April 22 at midnight ET. That means you can watch Conclave now for free, unless you already dropped $5.99 on the rental fee.

The real conclave (Conclave: Live in Vatican City) won’t start for awhile — it must begin within 15 to 20 days of a pope’s death, and 138 cardinals have to get to Rome for it. So there’s time to plan your watch party before those big metal window screens officially come down.

This post has been updated upon streaming release.

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