Seventh Son (2014)
A grizzled spook trains his last apprentice to fight an epic, gritty battle against supernatural evils.
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. Will he survive the training to become the spook that so many others couldn't?
How intense is Seventh Son?
Seventh Son is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Seventh Son feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Seventh Son
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Seventh Son for you?
Is Seventh Son scary?
Only a little. Seventh Son has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Seventh Son gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Seventh Son sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Seventh Son OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Seventh Son?
Seventh Son runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Seventh Son?
Seventh Son is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Seventh Son have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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