Seventh Son
2015, English. Directed by Sergei Bodrov.
When darkness falls, the son will rise.
John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected the country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner of things that go bump in the night. However John is not young anymore, and has been seeking an apprentice to carry on his trade. Most have failed to survive. The last hope is a young farmer's son named Thomas Ward.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Seventh Son
Seventh Son is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sergei BodrovDirector
- Jeff BridgesMaster John Gregory
- Julianne MooreMother Malkin
- Ben BarnesTom Ward
- Alicia VikanderAlice Deane
- John DeSantisTusk - Zanna
- Kit HaringtonWilliam "Billy" Bradley
- Djimon HounsouRadu
- Olivia WilliamsMam Ward
- Antje TraueBony Lizzie
- Jason Scott LeeUrag
- David CubittRogue Knight
- Eric KeenleysideOld Guard
Details
- Released
- 29 January 2015
- Country
- China, Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Charles Leavitt, Steven Knight, Matt Greenberg
- Budget
- $95M
- Box office
- $114M
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What Seventh Son is based on
Seventh Son is based on The Spook's Apprentice, a 2004 novel by Joseph Delaney, published by The Bodley Head.
Novel · 2004
The Spook's Apprentice
By Joseph Delaney
Published by The Bodley Head
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Seventh Son: quick answers
Is Seventh Son worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 2,732 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Seventh Son?
Seventh Son runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Seventh Son have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Seventh Son. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Seventh Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Seventh Son is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Seventh Son on?
Seventh Son is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Seventh Son?
If you liked Seventh Son, try Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The School for Good and Evil.
Who directed Seventh Son?
Seventh Son (2015) was directed by Sergei Bodrov and stars Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes.
What is Seventh Son based on?
Seventh Son is based on The Spook's Apprentice, a 2004 novel by Joseph Delaney, published by The Bodley Head.