Seventh Son (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2014, Seventh Son is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Sergei Bodrov, running about 102 minutes. “When darkness falls, the son will rise. When the son falls, the dark knight will rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected the country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner of things that go bump in the night. However John is not young anymore, and has been seeking an apprentice to carry on his trade. Most have failed to survive. The last hope is a young farmer's son named Thomas Ward. Will he survive the training to become the spook that so many others couldn't?
Who’s in it. Seventh Son stars Jeff Bridges as Master John Gregory, Julianne Moore as Mother Malkin, Ben Barnes as Tom Ward and Alicia Vikander as Alice Deane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Seventh Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $114.2M 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 Seventh Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seventh Son tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seventh Son (2014)?
- In US, Seventh Son 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 Seventh Son worth watching?
- Seventh Son holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seventh Son?
- Seventh Son stars Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander and John DeSantis.
- When was Seventh Son released?
- Seventh Son was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.