Seven Days to Noon (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1950, Seven Days to Noon is a thriller and drama film directed by John Boulting, running about 94 minutes. “A Boulting Bros. Thriller With a Difference!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English scientist runs away from a research center with an atomic bomb. In a letter sent to the British Prime Minister he threatens to blow up the center of London if the Government don't announce the end of any research in this field within a week. Special agents from Scotland Yard try to stop him, with help from the scientist's assistant future son-in-law to find and stop the mad man.
Who’s in it. Seven Days to Noon stars Barry Jones as Professor John Malcolm Francis Willingdon, André Morell as Superintendent G.W. Folland, Olive Sloane as Goldie Phillips and Sheila Manahan as Ann Willingdon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Seven Days to Noon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seven Days to Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seven Days to Noon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seven Days to Noon (1950)?
- In US, Seven Days to Noon is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seven Days to Noon worth watching?
- Seven Days to Noon holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seven Days to Noon?
- Seven Days to Noon stars Barry Jones, André Morell, Olive Sloane, Sheila Manahan and Hugh Cross.
- When was Seven Days to Noon released?
- Seven Days to Noon was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.