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Seven Chances

1925Movie56 minNR

ComedyRomance
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

A breakneck, epic comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Seven laughs a minute!

Struggling stockbroker Jimmie Shannon learns that, if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday -- which is today -- he'll inherit $7 million from an eccentric relative.

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Silent Film Era
  • Romantic Pursuit
  • Fast-Paced
  • Elaborate Stunts
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Escapist Fun
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Buster Keaton
Written by
Joseph A. Mitchell, Jean C. Havez, Clyde Bruckman
Produced by
Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1925 · 56 min · NR

Released
March 15, 1925
Runtime
56 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Earn Your Happy Ending, Partially-Concealed-Label Gag, "Which Restroom?" Dilemma +9

  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Partially-Concealed-Label Gag
  • "Which Restroom?" Dilemma
  • Butter Face
  • Younger Than They Look
  • Cannot Spit It Out
  • That Came Out Wrong
  • Splash of Color
  • Indy Escape
  • Styrofoam Rocks
  • Unexpected Inheritance
  • Extremely Short Timespan

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Seven Chances?"

Questions about Seven Chances

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Seven Chances?

JustWatch TV FreeThe RokuKanopyIndieFlixDarkroomPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeKino Film Collection

In the United States, Seven Chances streams on IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection, IndieFlix Shorts, and FILMBOX+ Now, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Seven Chances worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is Seven Chances okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Seven Chances make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Seven Chances good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Seven Chances use?

Earn Your Happy EndingPartially-Concealed-Label Gag"Which Restroom?" DilemmaButter FaceYounger Than They LookCannot Spit It OutThat Came Out WrongSplash of ColorIndy EscapeStyrofoam RocksUnexpected InheritanceExtremely Short Timespanand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Earn Your Happy Ending, Partially-Concealed-Label Gag, and "Which Restroom?" Dilemma.