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

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Kevin Maher

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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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

From its stylish opening credits to its utterly shocking denouement, it’s a master class in nerve-fraying nihilism.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 14, 2025

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

... while there are elements that don’t align to today’s standards of social correctness, it is no less a remarkable work whose twists continue to marvel, even when you can identify the breadcrumbs that were missed on an initial viewing

Jan 7, 2025

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

There is so much to love about Se7en, it is easy to see why it appears on several 'top 100 of all time' lists.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 6, 2025

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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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/25 Full Review Jeff M should have been in imax theater like it was supposed to have been. but still a classic Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review gibran carrillo Masterpiece & it is a film to enjoy during the beautiful rainy days Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Mr. Midnight WHAT'S IN THE BOX! Watch it and find out. It was a mouth drop of a moment. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Shando A classic by David Fincher looking to prove to Hollywood after being micromanaged by producers and studio execs for Alien 3 that if left alone he can deliver a masterpiece and which he did. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman both played their parts well with Fincher creating a very atmospheric tense thriller classic. Still holds up to this day 10/10 best movie I saw that night. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Eric I really appreciate these older movies that B&B plays from time to time. It gives me a chance to relive a masterpiece from 30 decades ago with my family. The stunning performance from a superb cast in a fantastic thriller is simply amazing. Brad, Morgan Spacey and Gwyneth all nailed it. Thanks again B&B theaters. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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David Fincher Director Brad Pitt Detective David Mills Morgan Freeman Detective Lt. William Somerset Gwyneth Paltrow Tracy Mills R. Lee Ermey Police Captain Richard Roundtree Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot

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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