Seven Chances (1925): cast, story & where to watch

1925 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1925, Seven Chances is a comedy and romance film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 56 minutes. “Seven laughs a minute!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Struggling stockbroker Jimmie Shannon learns that, if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday -- which is today -- he'll inherit $7 million from an eccentric relative.

Who’s in it. Seven Chances stars Buster Keaton as James 'Jimmie' Shannon, T. Roy Barnes as Billy Meekin, Snitz Edwards as Lawyer and Ruth Dwyer as Mary Jones, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Seven Chances has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel 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 Chances page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seven Chances tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seven Chances (1925)?
In US, Seven Chances is available to stream on IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, 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 Chances worth watching?
Seven Chances holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Seven Chances?
Seven Chances stars Buster Keaton, T. Roy Barnes, Snitz Edwards, Ruth Dwyer and Frances Raymond.
When was Seven Chances released?
Seven Chances was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.