Se7en (1996)
Se7en is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Se7en ranked near the top of that week's English film crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 23,854 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 127 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 7m on it?
2h 7m of English crime with a mystery streak. That score holds across 23,854 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 23,854 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 7m |
| Watch with family? | R18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Fincher
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix
Trailer
If you liked this
