The Seventh Continent
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.
Where to watch The Seventh Continent in United States
Can I watch The Seventh Continent in United States? Yes — you can stream The Seventh Continent in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Seventh Continent streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About The Seventh Continent
The Seventh Continent is a 1989 German-language drama film directed by Michael Haneke. The cast is led by Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Seventh Continent was produced by Wega Film and made in Austria. It was released on October 20, 1989.
- Director
- Michael Haneke
- Writers
- Johanna Teicht, Michael Haneke
- Release date
- October 20, 1989
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Austria
- Production
- Wega Film
The Seventh Continent cast & crew
The Seventh Continent was directed by Michael Haneke and written by Johanna Teicht and Michael Haneke.
The cast features Birgit Doll as Anna Schober, Dieter Berner as Georg Schober, Leni Tanzer as Eva Schober, Silvia Fenz as Optician Customer, Robert Dietl as Georg's Superior, and Georg Friedrich as Fault Service of the Post Office.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Anton Peschke and it was produced by Veit Heiduschka.
Is The Seventh Continent worth watching?
The Seventh Continent holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 372 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Seventh Continent is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Seventh Continent
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Cast of The Seventh Continent
Birgit Doll
Anna Schober
Dieter Berner
Georg Schober
Leni Tanzer
Eva Schober
Silvia Fenz
Optician Customer
Robert Dietl
Georg's Superior
Georg Friedrich
Fault Service of the Post Office
Udo Samel
Alexander
Elisabeth Rath
Eva's Teacher
Georges Kern
Bank Clerk
Meat Loaf
Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Jennifer Rush
Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Seventh Continent — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Seventh Continent in United States?
The Seventh Continent is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Seventh Continent on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Seventh Continent is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Seventh Continent in?
The Seventh Continent is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Seventh Continent?
The Seventh Continent runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Seventh Continent rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 372 ratings.
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