The Seventh Continent (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, The Seventh Continent is a drama film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicles three years of a middle class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, only troubled by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence however, they are actually planning something sinister.
Who’s in it. The Seventh Continent stars Birgit Doll as Anna Schober, Dieter Berner as Georg Schober, Leni Tanzer as Eva Schober and Silvia Fenz as Optiker Kundin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Seventh Continent has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion 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 The Seventh Continent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seventh Continent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seventh Continent (1989)?
- In US, The Seventh Continent is available to stream on Criterion 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 The Seventh Continent worth watching?
- The Seventh Continent holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Seventh Continent?
- The Seventh Continent stars Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, Silvia Fenz and Robert Dietl.
- When was The Seventh Continent released?
- The Seventh Continent was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.