The Seven Deadly Sins (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, The Seven Deadly Sins is a comedy film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Seven directors each dramatize one of the seven deadly sins in a short film. In "Anger," a domestic argument over a fly in the Sunday soup escalates into nuclear war. In "Sloth," a movie star would rather pay someone to tie his shoe than bend over to do it himself, and he can't be bothered to accept a starlet's sexual favors. In "Gluttony," a peasant family on its way to the funeral of a relative who died from indigestion stops regularly to eat and drink en route, arriving in time to eat some more. In "Greed," a high-class prostitute refunds the price of a cadet's lottery ticket. In "Pride," an unfaithful wife finds reason to reform. And so on through lust and envy.
Who’s in it. The Seven Deadly Sins stars Danièle Barraud as Suzon (segment "L'avarice"), Jean-Pierre Cassel as Raymond (segment "L'avarice"), Jacques Charrier as Antoine (segment "L'avarice") and Claude Rich as Armand (segment "L'avarice"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Seven Deadly Sins 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 Deadly Sins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seven Deadly Sins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seven Deadly Sins (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seven Deadly Sins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Seven Deadly Sins worth watching?
- The Seven Deadly Sins holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seven Deadly Sins?
- The Seven Deadly Sins stars Danièle Barraud, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Jacques Charrier, Claude Rich and Sacha Briquet.
- When was The Seven Deadly Sins released?
- The Seven Deadly Sins was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.