The Seventh Continent
1989, German. Directed by Michael Haneke.
Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The Seventh Continent is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael HanekeDirector
- Birgit DollAnna Schober
- Dieter BernerGeorg Schober
- Leni TanzerEva Schober
- Silvia FenzOptician Customer
- Robert DietlGeorg's Superior
- Georg FriedrichFault Service of the Post Office
- Udo SamelAlexander
- Elisabeth RathEva's Teacher
- Georges KernBank Clerk
- Meat LoafSelf(archive footage) (uncredited)
- Jennifer RushSelf(archive footage) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1989
- Original title
- Der siebente Kontinent
- Country
- Austria
- Written by
- Johanna Teicht, Michael Haneke
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What The Seventh Continent is based on
The Seventh Continent is based on a true story.
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The Seventh Continent: quick answers
Is The Seventh Continent worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 377 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Seventh Continent?
The Seventh Continent runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Seventh Continent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Seventh Continent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Seventh Continent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Seventh Continent on?
The Seventh Continent is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seventh Continent?
If you liked The Seventh Continent, try 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance, The Machinist, I'm Thinking of Ending Things.
Who directed The Seventh Continent?
The Seventh Continent (1989) was directed by Michael Haneke and stars Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer.
What is The Seventh Continent based on?
The Seventh Continent is based on a true story.