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Seventh Son

2014·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
34
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

When darkness falls, the son will rise.

John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected the country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner of things that go bump in the night. However John is not young anymore, and has been seeking an apprentice to carry on his trade. Most have failed to survive. The last hope is a young farmer's son named Thomas Ward.
Dark Fantasy AdventureMonster HuntingMentor-Apprentice StoryVisual SpectacleAction-OrientedYoung Hero's JourneySupernatural ThreatsGood vs. EvilMedieval Fantasy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Seventh Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Seventh Son legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Seventh Son worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Seventh Son rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Seventh Son?

1 h 42 min

Seventh Son runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Seventh Son based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Seventh Son?

Critics21
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Seventh Son higher (44) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Seventh Son a box office hit?

Budget$95 million
Box office$114 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $95 million to make and earned $114 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Seventh Son in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, Canada, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Seventh Son?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Seventh Son in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.