7 Prisoners
Seen it?2021 | 93 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 crime-drama fans. If you loved The Place Beyond the Pines, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An impoverished teen seeking to escape the clutches of a human trafficker must weigh living up to his moral code against his struggle to survive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexandre Moratto
- Christian MalheirosMateus
- Rodrigo SantoroLuca
- Bruno RochaSamuel
- Lucas OranmianIsaque
- Vitor JulianEzequiel
- Cecília Homem de MelloShirley
- André Abujamra
- Josias Duarte
- Dirce Thomaz
- Jheysson Acalá