7lives (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2011, 7lives is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Paul Wilkins, running about 100 minutes. “Which life would you choose?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disgruntled married man called Tom believes that there is a better life for him out there somewhere. On his way home one night he gets attacked and falls into a parallel world where he lives 6 other lives including a Rock-Star, A homeless person and the 'hoody' that attacked him. These lives help him to re-evaluate his priorities and values but in order to get home he must face some of his deepest fears and desires. Will he make it home or is the grass greener on the other side?
Who’s in it. 7lives stars Danny Dyer as Tom, Kate Ashfield as Cynthia, Martin Compston as Rory and Nick Brimble as Ted, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, 7lives has proved divisive with audiences.
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 7lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of 7lives tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 7lives (2011)?
- In US, 7lives is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 7lives worth watching?
- 7lives holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 7lives?
- 7lives stars Danny Dyer, Kate Ashfield, Martin Compston, Nick Brimble and Craig Conway.
- When was 7lives released?
- 7lives was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.