Seven Days in May
1964, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
The astounding story of an astounding military plot to take over the United States! The time is 1970 or 1980 or, possibly, tomorrow!
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- Burt LancasterGen. James Mattoon Scott
- Kirk DouglasCol. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
- Fredric MarchPresident Jordan Lyman
- Ava GardnerEleanor Holbrook
- Edmond O'BrienSen. Raymond Clark
- Martin BalsamPaul Girard
- Andrew DugganCol. William "Mutt" Henderson
- Hugh MarloweHarold McPherson
- Whit BissellSen. Frederick Prentice
- Helen KleebEsther Townsend
- George MacreadyChristopher Todd
- Richard AndersonCol. Murdock
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Serling
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What Seven Days in May is based on
Seven Days in May is based on Seven Days in May, a 1962 novel by Charles W. Bailey and Fletcher Knebel.
Novel · 1962
Seven Days in May
By Charles W. Bailey and Fletcher Knebel
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Seven Days in May: quick answers
Is Seven Days in May worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 240 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Seven Days in May?
Seven Days in May runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Seven Days in May have a post-credits scene?
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Seven Days in May parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Seven Days in May on?
Seven Days in May isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Seven Days in May?
If you liked Seven Days in May, try The Sum of All Fears, Fail Safe, White House Down.
Who directed Seven Days in May?
Seven Days in May (1964) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March.
What is Seven Days in May based on?
Seven Days in May is based on Seven Days in May, a 1962 novel by Charles W. Bailey and Fletcher Knebel.