# Se7en (1995) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/se7en-1995/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 95% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | David Fincher |
| Genres | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Runtime | 127 min |

## Quick answer

Se7en (1995) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A rain-soaked serial-killer procedural that redefined ’90s thrillers — Pitt and Freeman chase the seven deadly sins to a Metascore 65/100. Directed by David Fincher.

## Celluloid verdict

A rain-soaked serial-killer procedural that redefined ’90s thrillers — Pitt and Freeman chase the seven deadly sins to a devastating end.

## 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.

## Cast

Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Cassini, Peter Crombie, Reg E. Cathey, R. Lee Ermey, Daniel Zacapa

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Sky Cinema
Japan: Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Se7en worth watching?**
Se7en holds a 83% Celluloid Score. A rain-soaked serial-killer procedural that redefined ’90s thrillers — Pitt and Freeman chase the seven deadly sins to a devastating end.

**What is Se7en 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.

**Who directed Se7en?**
Se7en (1995) was directed by David Fincher.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Se7en?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (95/100), Metascore (65/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (8.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Se7en?**
Se7en is on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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