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Se7en

1995Movie2 h 7 minR

CrimeMystery
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic658.6

A relentlessly bleak, nerve-racking crime movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Envy. Wrath. Pride. Lust.

Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.

Feels like

  • Gothic Noir Thriller
  • Psychological Horror
  • Visceral Crime Drama
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Philosophical Murder Mystery
  • Rain-Slicked Urban Decay
  • Existential Despair
  • Masterclass in Tension

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Andrew Kevin Walker
Produced by
Arnold Kopelson, Phyllis Carlyle
Music by
Howard Shore

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 1995 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
September 22, 1995
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$327 million
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Captain Obvious, Pinball Protagonist, Blood Knight +9

  • Captain Obvious
  • Pinball Protagonist
  • Blood Knight
  • Genre Mashup
  • Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!
  • Bribing the Homeless
  • Internal Reveal
  • Vomiting Cop
  • Wham Line
  • Creative Closing Credits
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Dingy Trainside Apartment

12 of 83 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Se7en?"

Questions about Se7en

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Se7en?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Se7en streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is Se7en worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.6 and Metacritic 65). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (65).

Will I feel good after watching Se7en?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Se7en scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Was Se7en a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$327 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $33 million to make and earned $327 million worldwide, 9.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Se7en use?

Captain ObviousPinball ProtagonistBlood KnightGenre MashupSilly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!Bribing the HomelessInternal RevealVomiting CopWham LineCreative Closing CreditsThe Un-RevealDingy Trainside Apartmentand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 tropes for it, including Captain Obvious, Pinball Protagonist, and Blood Knight.