Se7en

Name: Se7en
Director: David Fincher
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1995-09-22
Rating: 8.7

September 22, 1995· 2h 7m

Crime Mystery Thriller

Directed by

David Fincher

Cast

Morgan Freeman Brad Pitt Gwyneth Paltrow John Cassini Peter Crombie Reg E. Cathey +53 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.7

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.7

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

7 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

The box revelation and Tracy's fate

9.5at 1h 56m

Lowest Moment

Tracy and Somerset's dinner

7.8at 52m

Biggest Swing

The film maintains consistently high tension with the biggest drop occurring during character development scenes that some critics found problematic, before surging to its peak with the devastating final revelations

Critics consistently praised Se7en as a masterpiece of atmospheric thriller filmmaking, with particular acclaim for the performances, Fincher's direction, and the shocking finale. While some reviewers criticized certain elements as nihilistic or problematic, the overwhelming consensus celebrates it as a dark, thought-provoking experience that lingers long after viewing.

7 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb