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Seven Pounds

2008 · 2h 3m · Drama

CAST & DIRECTOR

Directed by Gabriele Muccino. With Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson.

7.6/10

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

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7.6/10

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YOUR WATCHLISTAn IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

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RELEASE SNAPSHOT

Release snapshot for Seven Pounds.

MoviHero lists December 18, 2008 as the release date for Seven Pounds. Gabriele Muccino is the listed director. The listed cast includes Will Smith as Ben, Rosario Dawson as Emily, Woody Harrelson as Ezra, Michael Ealy as Ben's Brother. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.

Release dateDecember 18, 2008

GenresDrama

Runtime2h 3m

DirectorGabriele Muccino

CastWill Smith as Ben, Rosario Dawson as Emily, Woody Harrelson as Ezra, Michael Ealy as Ben's Brother

TrailerAvailable on this page

Images5 stills

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Seven Pounds right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Seven Pounds runs 2h 3m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

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114 minutes shorter (9m). Shared genre: drama.

But less demandingChinese Whispers2026 · 1h 35m

Estimated attention required: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: drama.

MOVIE RATING

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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 7,452 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Pacing4/10

Emotional Impact5/10

Mind-Bending2/10

Scary1/10

Violence2/10

Rewatchability5/10

Attention Required6/10

VIEWER REVIEWS

What viewers say about Seven Pounds

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Viewer reaction7/10

“We know that “Tim” (Will Smith) was involved in a car accident that saw his fiancée and six others killed.”

Geronimo1967Dec 2025

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A CLOSER LOOK

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Gabriele Muccino portrait

Gabriele MuccinoDirector

Will Smith portrait

Will SmithBen

Rosario Dawson portrait

Rosario DawsonEmily

Woody Harrelson portrait

Woody HarrelsonEzra

Michael Ealy portrait

Michael EalyBen's Brother

Barry Pepper portrait

Barry PepperDan

Elpidia Carrillo portrait

Elpidia CarrilloConnie

Robinne Lee portrait

Robinne LeeSarah

Bill Smitrovich portrait

Bill SmitrovichGeorge Ristuccia

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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otherBenBen in Seven Pounds (2008), played by Will Smith.Open character guide otherEmilyEmily in Seven Pounds (2008), played by Rosario Dawson.Open character guide otherEzraEzra in Seven Pounds (2008), played by Woody Harrelson.Open character guide