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Seventh Son

2014Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic304.4Rotten Tomatoes12%34%

A spectacular adventure movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, big ideas or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Generic Fantasy Adventure
  • Apprentice Narrative
  • Visual Effects Heavy
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Light Horror Elements
  • Formulaic Plot
  • British Folklore Setting
  • Underwhelming Reception
  • Spectacle Over Substance

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Sergei Bodrov
Written by
Steven Knight, Charles Leavitt, Matt Greenberg
Produced by
Basil Iwanyk, Lionel Wigram, Thomas Tull
Music by
Marco Beltrami

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Facts

December 12, 2014 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2014
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
China, Canada, United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$95 million
Box office
$114 million
Available in
111 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Seventh Son?"

Questions about Seventh Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Seventh Son?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Seventh Son from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 35 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Seventh Son worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Seventh Son okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Seventh Son?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.