7 Years (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2006, 7 Years is a drama film directed by Jean-Pascal Hattu, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A devoted young woman becomes ensnared in a web of sexuality and betrayal in Jean-Pascal Hattu’s consistently unpredictable and finely wrought character study. A vividly realistic psychosexual drama, the film’s sharp emotional honesty heralds a distinct new voice from a promising young director. Hattu soon reveals that Maite’s husband Vincent is in prison for an unspecified crime, and that she has promised to wait for him and attend to his laundry (if not his conjugal needs) during his incarceration. On one of her weekly visits, Maite meets Jean, an oddly inquisitive and boldly flirtatious prison warden, and soon the two commence a joyless affair. Seemingly smitten with Maite, Jean, in a gesture of kindness to his lover, eases up on her husband behind bars; the two become pals and even engage in some homoerotic shower talk. —Robert O’Shaughnessy
Who’s in it. 7 Years stars Valérie Donzelli as Maïté, Cyril Troley as Jean, Bruno Todeschini as Vincent and Pablo de la Torre as Julien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, 7 Years has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 7 Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of 7 Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 7 Years (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 7 Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 7 Years worth watching?
- 7 Years holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 7 Years?
- 7 Years stars Valérie Donzelli, Cyril Troley, Bruno Todeschini, Pablo de la Torre and Nadia Kaci.
- When was 7 Years released?
- 7 Years was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.