7 Days in Entebbe (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, 7 Days in Entebbe is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by José Padilha, running about 107 minutes. “248 passengers were held hostage. For seven days, the world was held captive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1976, four hijackers take over an Air France airplane en route from Tel Aviv to Paris and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda. With 248 passengers on board, one of the most daring rescue missions ever is set in motion.
Who’s in it. 7 Days in Entebbe stars Rosamund Pike as Brigitte Kuhlmann, Daniel Brühl as Wilfried Böse, Eddie Marsan as Shimon Peres and Lior Ashkenazi as Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 7 Days in Entebbe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 7 Days in Entebbe page.
If you liked it. Fans of 7 Days in Entebbe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 7 Days in Entebbe (2018)?
- In US, 7 Days in Entebbe is available to 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 7 Days in Entebbe worth watching?
- 7 Days in Entebbe holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 7 Days in Entebbe?
- 7 Days in Entebbe stars Rosamund Pike, Daniel Brühl, Eddie Marsan, Lior Ashkenazi and Nonso Anozie.
- When was 7 Days in Entebbe released?
- 7 Days in Entebbe was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.