Seven Pounds

2008·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13
IMDb7.6Metacritic836.8Rotten Tomatoes26%75%

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Seven Pounds fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Seven names. Seven strangers. One secret.

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.
Profound DramaEmotional SacrificeRedemption ArcThought-ProvokingMelancholy ToneCharacter-DrivenNon-Linear NarrativeHeavy ThemesExistential

Crew

Directed by:
Gabriele Muccino, Conrad E. Palmisano, Jeffrey Wetzel
Written by:
Grant Nieporte
Produced by:
Will Smith, Steve Tisch, Todd Black
Composed by:
Gary A. Hecker, Greg Orloff, Jim Schultz

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Seven Pounds

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Where can I stream Seven Pounds legally?

HulufuboTVTubi TV

Seven Pounds is included with a subscription to Hulu and fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Seven Pounds worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Seven Pounds rated?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Seven Pounds?

2 h 3 min

Seven Pounds runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Seven Pounds?

Critics55
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Seven Pounds higher (73) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Seven Pounds a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$168 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $168 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Seven Pounds in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Seven Pounds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Seven Pounds in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Seven Pounds use?

Foregone ConclusionElder AbuseArtistic License – LawChekhov's GunNever Got to Say GoodbyeThe AtonerWham LineHow We Got HereSexy Discretion ShotNever Trust a TrailerHeroic SuicideArtistic License – Biologyand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Seven Pounds, including Foregone Conclusion, Elder Abuse, Artistic License – Law.

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