Seventh Heaven (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1937, Seventh Heaven is a drama and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 102 minutes. “Simone Simon James Stewart portraying a love that will live forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Parisian sewer worker longs for a rise in status and a beautiful wife. He rescues a girl from the police, lives with her in a barren flat on the seventh floor, and then marches away to war.
Who’s in it. Seventh Heaven stars Simone Simon as Diane, James Stewart as Chico, Jean Hersholt as Father Chevillon and Gregory Ratoff as Boul the Cab Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Seventh Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seventh Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seventh Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seventh Heaven (1937)?
- In US, Seventh Heaven is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seventh Heaven worth watching?
- Seventh Heaven holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seventh Heaven?
- Seventh Heaven stars Simone Simon, James Stewart, Jean Hersholt, Gregory Ratoff and Gale Sondergaard.
- When was Seventh Heaven released?
- Seventh Heaven was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.