Seven Days in May (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1964, Seven Days in May is a thriller and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 118 minutes. “The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A U.S. Army colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Who’s in it. Seven Days in May stars Burt Lancaster as Gen. James Mattoon Scott, Kirk Douglas as Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey, Fredric March as President Jordan Lyman and Ava Gardner as Eleanor Holbrook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Seven Days in May has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seven Days in May page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seven Days in May tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seven Days in May (1964)?
- In US, Seven Days in May is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seven Days in May worth watching?
- Seven Days in May holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seven Days in May?
- Seven Days in May stars Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner and Edmond O'Brien.
- When was Seven Days in May released?
- Seven Days in May was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.