The Seventh Continent
Seen it?1989 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (67% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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. If you loved Citizen X, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 65K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Haneke
- Birgit DollAnna Schober
- Dieter BernerGeorg Schober
- Leni TanzerEva Schober
- Silvia FenzOptician Customer
- Robert DietlGeorg's Superior
- Georg FriedrichFault Service of the Post Office
- Udo SamelAlexander
- Elisabeth RathEva's Teacher
- Georges KernBank Clerk
- Meat LoafSelf(archive footage) (uncredited)