Seven Psychopaths (2012)
A struggling writer's absurd friends kidnap a gangster's dog, sparking a darkly comedic, pulpy crime spree.
A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.
How intense is Seven Psychopaths?
Seven Psychopaths is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dark and dry. Rated R.
What Seven Psychopaths feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicpulpyabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Seven Psychopaths
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Is Seven Psychopaths for you?
Is Seven Psychopaths scary?
Only a little. Seven Psychopaths has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Seven Psychopaths gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Seven Psychopaths sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Seven Psychopaths OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Seven Psychopaths?
Seven Psychopaths runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Seven Psychopaths?
Seven Psychopaths is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Seven Psychopaths have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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