Andres Gomez
8/10Interesting and iconic movie about faith and the meaning of life. A must seen.
Reviewed on January 4, 2013
The Seventh Seal(1957)
Det sjunde inseglet
The story of a challenge to death.
8.1(3,443)1h 36m1957-02-16
FantasyDrama
The Seventh Seal Synopsis
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.
The Seventh Seal (1957) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on February 16, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe and Max von Sydow. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 3,443 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman, Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Allan Ekelund
- Cinematographer:
- Gunnar Fischer
- Composer:
- Erik Nordgren
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Budget:
- $150,000
- Revenue:
- $311,212
- Status:
- Released
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The Seventh Seal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Jöns
Bengt Ekerot
as Death
Nils Poppe
as Jof
Max von Sydow
as Antonius Block
Bibi Andersson
as Mia
Inga Gill
as Lisa
Maud Hansson
as Witch
Inga Landgré
as Karin
Gunnel Lindblom
as Mute Girl
- Bertil Anderberg
Bertil Anderberg
as Raval
Anders Ek
as Monk
Åke Fridell
as Plog
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman and Ingmar Bergman, produced by Allan Ekelund.
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The Seventh Seal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 3,443 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
8/10**The universality and invincibility of Death, the fear of dying, the importance of faith and its use by the Church in a timeless film, but not suitable for everyone.** The film, set in the late Middle Ages, begins with a knight returning to his homeland in Sweden after participating in the crusades. When he spots the figure of Death, who has come to get him, he decides to try to gain time by inviting her to play…
Reviewed on July 5, 2023
CinemaSerf
7/10Now of course everyone’s favourite Max von Sydow film is “Flash Gordon” (1980) but I reckon this performance for Ingmar Bergman might be almost as good! With the dreaded Black Death sweeping his homeland, “Block” (MvS) returns from the Crusades with his squire “Jöns” (Gunnar Björnstrand) only to find himself barely off the boat before he encounters the apparently quite reasonable grim reaper himself. “Block”…
Reviewed on August 10, 2025
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The Seventh Seal – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Seventh Seal (1957) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Seventh Seal?
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The main cast of The Seventh Seal (1957) includes Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Max von Sydow and Bibi Andersson. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Seventh Seal released?
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The Seventh Seal was released on February 16, 1957 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Seventh Seal worth watching?
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The Seventh Seal (1957) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 3,443 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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