Seven Pounds
Seen it?2008 | 123 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
27% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$168 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 404K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gabriele Muccino
- Will SmithBen
- Rosario DawsonEmily
- Woody HarrelsonEzra
- Michael EalyBen's Brother
- Barry PepperDan
- Elpidia CarrilloConnie
- Robinne LeeSarah
- Bill SmitrovichGeorge Ristuccia
- Joe NuñezLarry
- Sarah Jane MorrisSusan