The Seventh Seal 1957
“The story of a challenge to death.”
What is The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Fantasy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 16, 1957
- Studios
- SF Studios
- Genres
- Fantasy, Drama
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Overview
The Seventh Seal is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Fantasy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by SF Studios. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A medieval knight duels Death at chess amid a plague‑ravaged Sweden.”
- Explores profound questions about faith and mortality
- Compact 96‑minute runtime delivers a focused story
- Bleak subject matter can be emotionally heavy
Watch it if you appreciate meditative stories that grapple with mortality and faith.
The film’s somber tone and existential themes make it most suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the runtime?
The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released in the US on October 13, 1958.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as fantasy and drama.
What is the film’s rating?
The film is listed as Not Rated (NR).
What is the central premise?
A disillusioned Swedish knight challenges Death to a chess match during the Black Death.