# Se7en (1995) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/se7en-1995/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| 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 85% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Se7en worth watching?**
Se7en holds a 85% 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?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 95%, Metascore 65/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch Se7en?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Se7en page for current options.

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