Se7en
1995
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Cassini, Peter Crombie, Reg E. Cathey, R. Lee Ermey, Daniel Zacapa
Original language
English
First release
September 22, 1995 (Canada)
Production companies
New Line Cinema
Home video distributors
New Line Home Video (United States)
Awards
MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
Filming locations
California
Crew
Screenplay
Andrew Kevin Walker
Producer
Arnold Kopelson, Phyllis Carlyle
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Editing
Richard Francis-Bruce
Music
Howard Shore
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival 2020
- Locarno International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Fright Night Film Fest 2013
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Academy Awards 1996 academy_award
- Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 1996 generic ★ Best Wide Release
- National Board of Review 1995 generic
Titles
| Original title | Se7en | |
| Québec French title | Sept | |
| Alternate title | Seven | |
| Alternate title | The Seven Deadly Sins |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | New Line Home Video (cat. no. N4381V) | 1996, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Se7en (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1995) | 1 release, 2026: Waxwork Records |
| CD | Se7en (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1995) | 4 releases, 1995-1996: Cinerama, Rock Records & Tapes, Rock Records & Tapes (M) Sdn. Bhd., Soundtrack Listeners Communications Inc. |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | September 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | China | September 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | India | September 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 2, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 9, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | November 10, 1995 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 11, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | November 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 23, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | November 30, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 15, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 15, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 25, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 5, 1996 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 5, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 5, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 11, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 19, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 26, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Japan | January 27, 1996 |
| Theatrical | France | January 31, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 2, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 2, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 2, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | February 7, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 9, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 14, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 15, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | February 15, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 16, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 8, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | March 21, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | March 28, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Austria | April 4, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | April 24, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | June 6, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 7, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | December 27, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | September 17, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Armenia | March 6, 1998 |
| Television | Netherlands | January 26, 2002 |
| Streaming | Brazil | October 8, 2019 |
| Television | Portugal | May 6, 2020 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 3, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 7, 2025 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 10, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | January 16, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Dominican Republic | January 23, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | January 23, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 23, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 23, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Panama | January 23, 2025 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | January 24, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Japan | January 31, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 28, 2025 |
| Television | France | March 4, 2026 |
| Television | France | September 9, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1996 N4381V |
| Home video | United States | March 26, 1996 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 6, 2003 |
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | December 1, 2008 |
| Home video | Indonesia | September 10, 2010 |
| Home video | Israel | September 14, 2010 |
| Home video | Mexico | September 14, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | April 8, 2012 |
| Home video | Egypt | April 25, 2021 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | January 6, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | David Fincher |
| Cast | Morgan Freeman (Somerset), Brad Pitt (Mills), Gwyneth Paltrow (Tracy), John Cassini (Officer Davis), Peter Crombie (Dr. O'Neill), Reg E. Cathey (Dr. Santiago), R. Lee Ermey (Police Captain), Daniel Zacapa (Detective Taylor at First Murder), Andrew Kevin Walker (Dead Man at 1st Crime Scene), George Christy (Workman at Door of Somerset's Office), Endre Hules (Cab Driver), Hawthorne James (George the Night Guard at the Library), Bob Mack (Gluttony Victim), William Davidson (First Guard at the Library), Bob Collins (Second Guard at the Library), Jimmy Dale Hartsell (Library Janitor), Richard Roundtree (Talbot), Charline Su (TV News Reporter), Dominique Jennings (TV News Reporter), Allan Kolman (First Forensic Man in the Law Office), Beverly Burke (TV Anchor Woman), Gene Borkan (Eli Gould - Greed Victim), Julie Araskog (Mrs. Gould), Mario Di Donato (Fingerprint Forensic Man in Law Office), Alfonso Freeman (Fingerprint Technician), John C. McGinley (California), Harrison White (Cop on SWAT Team), Bob Stephenson (Cop on SWAT Team), Michael Reid MacKay (Victor - Sloth Victim), Richard Portnow (Dr. Beardsley), Tudor Sherrard (Coupon Man Outside Pizza Parlor), Mark Boone Junior (Greasy F.B.I. Man), Pamala Tyson (Thin Vagrant by John Doe's Apartment), Lennie Loftin (Policeman Who Takes Statement from Vagrant), Sarah Reinhardt (Police Sketch Artist), Emily Wagner (Detective Sara at John Doe's Apartment), Martin Serene (Wild Bill), Michael Massee (Man in Booth at Massage Parlor), David Correia (First Cop at Massage Parlor), Ron Blair (Second Cop at Massage Parlor), Jennifer Mueller (Lust Victim), Leland Orser (Crazed Man in Massage Parlor), Lexie Bigham (Sweating Cop at Massage Parlor), Evan Mirand (Paramedic at Massage Parlor), Paul Eckstein (Paramedic at Massage Parlor), Harris Savides (911 Operator), Rachel Flanagan (Additional 911 Operator), Heidi Schanz (Pride Victim), Brian Evers (Duty Sergeant), Shannon Wilcox (Woman Cop Behind Desk), Richard Schiff (Mark Swarr), James Deeth (Helicopter Pilot), John Santin (Helicopter Pilot), Charles A. Tamburro (SWAT Helicopter Pilot), Richmond Arquette (Delivery Man), Duffy Gaver (Marksman in Helicopter), Kevin Spacey (John Doe), Charles S. Dutton (Cop (uncredited)), Arthur Max (Man in Library (uncredited)), Gregory Fennell (Los Angeles SWAT) |
| Screenplay | Andrew Kevin Walker |
| Producer | Arnold Kopelson, Phyllis Carlyle |
| Executive producer | Anne Kopelson, Dan Kolsrud, Gianni Nunnari |
| Cinematography | Darius Khondji |
| Editing | Richard Francis-Bruce |
| Music | Howard Shore |
| Production design | Arthur Max |
| Visual effects | Greg Kimble, William B. Doane |
| Sound | Ren Klyce |
| Costumes | Michael Kaplan |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
