Seven

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Seven

R

Released Sep 22, 1995

2h 7m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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When retiring police Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) tackles a final case with the aid of newly transferred David Mills (Brad Pitt), they discover a number of elaborate and grisly murders. They soon realize they are dealing with a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) who is targeting people he thinks represent one of the seven deadly sins. Somerset also befriends Mills' wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), who is pregnant and afraid to raise her child in the crime-riddled city.

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Critics Consensus

A brutal, relentlessly grimy shocker with taut performances, slick gore effects, and a haunting finale.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Pitt, then struggling to prove himself as a serious performer (see Legends of the Fall), was given an injection of gritty credibility, delivering the unforgettable climactic line...

Rated: 5/5

Jan 27, 2025

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

As horrific as the conclusion is, it’s also the final catalyst that shocks Somerset out of his own downturn toward defeatism and back toward a fight, however daunting, for humanity.

Jan 5, 2025

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

When Seven, with its velvety world of bottomless evil, taps you on the shoulder, your instinct will be to dive under the theater seat.

Mar 29, 2024

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

Everyone who can handle some serious imagery should see this. It’s a fabulous and dark story that will leave a mark on you for as long as you live.

Rated: 10/10

Sep 18, 2025

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Derrick Murray

NERDBOT

Its unnamed downtown allows us to see our own worst fears manifested in rain covered streets, antiquated awnings, and run down buildings...Its own ugliness breaths with life without the need for bustling streets of nameless faces.

Jul 16, 2025

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

Director David Fincher is at the top of his game with this moody, disturbing and shocking thriller that cuts deep and leaves a mark. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/5

Mar 28, 2025

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Michael S

Fincher at his best. Pitt’s career was starting to really take off and you could see a glimmer of what was to come. Freeman is as solid as ever in this pic. And Gwenith Paltrow was a great and subtle addition. The character of John Doe is a bit creepier nowadays with the hidden from the credits actor exposed in the final act.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Phillip

One of the best movies I’ve ever seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/25

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Markedus M

One of my favorite movies of all time, and up there as one of Fincher’s best. I jumped at the chance to see it on the big screen since I haven’t seen since it was initially released. It’s just as mesmerizing as I remembered.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Jeff M

should have been in imax theater like it was supposed to have been. but still a classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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gibran carrillo

Masterpiece & it is a film to enjoy during the beautiful rainy days

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Mr. Midnight

WHAT'S IN THE BOX! Watch it and find out. It was a mouth drop of a moment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Synopsis

When retiring police Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) tackles a final case with the aid of newly transferred David Mills (Brad Pitt), they discover a number of elaborate and grisly murders. They soon realize they are dealing with a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) who is targeting people he thinks represent one of the seven deadly sins. Somerset also befriends Mills' wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), who is pregnant and afraid to raise her child in the crime-riddled city.

Director: David Fincher
Producer: Arnold Kopelson, Phyllis Carlyle
Screenwriter: Andrew Kevin Walker
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Juno Pix
Rating: R (Strong Language|Horrific and Bizarre Killings)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 22, 1995, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 3, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 6, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $100.1M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround

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