---
title: "Seven Psychopaths"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/seven-psychopaths-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86838
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Seven Psychopaths (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/seven-psychopaths-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Seven Psychopaths is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by BFI, Blueprint Pictures, Film4 Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling screenwriter gets dragged into the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his friends kidnap a dog."

### Why Watch
- features a talented cast including Colin Farrell and Sam Rockwell
- combines comedy and crime genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- rated R for content
- involves criminal underworld elements
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and blends comedy and crime elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/seven-psychopaths-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin McDonagh
- **Networks / Studios**: BFI, Blueprint Pictures, Film4 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Colin Farrell** as *Marty Faranan*
- **Sam Rockwell** as *Billy Bickle*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *Charlie Costello*
- **Christopher Walken** as *Hans Kieslowski*
- **Olga Kurylenko** as *Angela*
- **Tom Waits** as *Zachariah Rigby*
- **Abbie Cornish** as *Kaya*
- **Michael Stuhlbarg** as *Tommy*
- **Kevin Corrigan** as *Dennis*
- **Željko Ivanek** as *Paolo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Seven Psychopaths?
Seven Psychopaths was released in 2012.

### Q: What genres is Seven Psychopaths classified under?
The film is classified as comedy and crime.

### Q: Who is the director of the film?
The film is directed by Martin McDonagh.

### Q: Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Michael Pitt, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sam Rockwell, Colin Farrell, and Abbie Cornish.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A struggling screenwriter gets entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his friends kidnap a gangster's Shih Tzu.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Seven Psychopaths — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86838)
- [Sedm psychopatů / Seven Psychopaths (2012)](https://www.sms.cz/film/seven-psychopaths)
- [Sedm psychopatů 70% [Seven Psychopaths] (2012) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/317298-sedm-psychopatu)
- [Rozbaleno Sedm psychopatů – Blu-ray - Sbazar.cz](https://www.sbazar.cz/rozbalena-nabidka/sedm-psychopatu-blu-ray-3e80000009e77d543764bd1fa16004395548d667)

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