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Se7en Review (1995) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by David Fincher · 1995 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Se7en worth watching?

Se7en (1995) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Se7en?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

95% Critic Score
95% Audience
65 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8.6 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 7m
Cast
Brad Pitt , Morgan Freeman , Kevin Spacey , Gwyneth Paltrow , John Cassini , Peter Crombie , Reg E. Cathey , R. Lee Ermey , Daniel Zacapa

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (95% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (95%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, mystery, thriller pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Se7en worth watching?

    Yes — Se7en earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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    Se7en (1995) Review

    David Fincher's Se7en (1995) remains a defining Crime landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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