The Seven Minutes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, The Seven Minutes is a drama film directed by Russ Meyer, running about 115 minutes. “The Best Seller They Damned and Banned” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To help with an upcoming election, a bookstore clerk is indicted for selling obscene material. The defense attorneys need to find the mystery of the original publication of the book.
Who’s in it. The Seven Minutes stars Wayne Maunder as Mike Barrett, Marianne McAndrew as Maggie Russell, Philip Carey as Elmo Duncan and Jay C. Flippen as Luther Yerkes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Seven Minutes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seven Minutes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seven Minutes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seven Minutes (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seven Minutes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Seven Minutes worth watching?
- The Seven Minutes holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seven Minutes?
- The Seven Minutes stars Wayne Maunder, Marianne McAndrew, Philip Carey, Jay C. Flippen and Edy Williams.
- When was The Seven Minutes released?
- The Seven Minutes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.