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CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David Fincher. With Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
MoviHero lists September 22, 1995 as the release date for Se7en. David Fincher is the listed director. The listed cast includes Morgan Freeman as Somerset, Brad Pitt as Mills, Gwyneth Paltrow as Tracy, John Cassini as Officer Davis. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
Se7en runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 24,125 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Se7en put David Fincher on the map with this uber-creepy mystery thriller.”
“Some creative kills and a decent atmosphere fail to obscure a vapid nihilism, rather meandering plot with a twist that makes little sense, and some…”
“Morgan Freeman is the veteran detective "Somerset" who is saddled with the newly married rookie "Mills" (Brad Pitt) and sent to investigate quite possibly the…”
“Seven is an atmospheric thriller that expertly dives into the darker corners of human nature while keeping you on edge with its gripping narrative.”
“Movie is ok. Some good trivia. Pitt had a contract for the movie to not change the ending when he read the script. He remembered…”
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