The Seventh Seal

1957 | 96 min | Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93%) and audiences adore it (8.1/10), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

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When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
AudiencesVery strong
8.1/10 from 3K viewers
AwardsWeak
0 wins, 1 other nomination — nominated for International Submission to the Academy Awards
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$311K worldwide on a $150K budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity