The Seventh Seal
1957, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
The story of a challenge to death.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- NR
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The Seventh Seal is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Details
- Released
- 16 February 1957
- Original title
- Det sjunde inseglet
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Budget
- $150K
- Box office
- $311K
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What The Seventh Seal is based on
The Seventh Seal is based on Wood painting by Ingmar Bergman.
Wood painting
By Ingmar Bergman
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The Seventh Seal: quick answers
Is The Seventh Seal worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 3,510 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Seventh Seal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Seventh Seal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Seventh Seal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Seventh Seal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Seventh Seal on?
The Seventh Seal is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seventh Seal?
If you liked The Seventh Seal, try Viy, Andrei Rublev, Hour of the Wolf.
Who directed The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal (1957) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe.
What is The Seventh Seal based on?
The Seventh Seal is based on Wood painting by Ingmar Bergman.