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Series 7

2001, Comedy, 1h 26m

84 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

critics consensus

Boasting no big-name stars, Series 7 is surprisingly well-acted. Its timing is impeccable, with its dark humor casting shadows over the enjoyment and popularity of today's reality-TV shows. Read critic reviews

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Series 7 Photos

Brooke Smith stars as contender Dawn in the Daniel Minahan film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 1

(Left to right) Brooke Smith discusses a scene with director Daniel Minahan on the set of his film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 2

(Left to right) Glenn Fitzgerald and Brooke Smith star in the Daniel Minahan film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 3

Marylouise Burke and Glenn Fitzgerald in the Daniel Minahan film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 4

(Top left to bottom right) Brooke Smith, Glenn Fitzgerald, Michael Kaycheck, Merritt Wever, Marylouise Burke and Richard Venture star in the Daniel Minahan film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 5

(Left to right) Brooke Smith discusses a scene with director Daniel Minahan on the set of his film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 6

Glenn Fitzgerald in the Daniel Minahan film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 7

Brooke Smith stars as contender Dawn in the Daniel Minahan film SERIES 7, a USA Films release. photo 8

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Movie Info

"The Contenders," the highest-rated reality program on U.S. television, selects people at random -- to kill off one another until a lone champion survives. On the show, six contenders (normal people living everyday lives) are picked at random by lottery, given a gun, assigned a cameraman, and let loose.

Rating:

R (Strong Violence|Language)
Genre:

Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Daniel Minahan
Producer:

Jason Kliot, Katie Roumel, Christine Vachon, Joana Vicente
Writer:

Daniel Minahan
Release Date (Theaters):

Jan 20, 2001 original
Box Office (Gross USA):

$171.5K
Runtime:

1h 26m
Distributor:

USA Films
Sound Mix:

Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Brooke Smith
Dawn

Glenn Fitzgerald

Glenn Fitzgerald
Jeff

Marylouise Burke

Marylouise Burke
Connie

Richard Venture

Richard Venture
Franklin

Michael Kaycheck

Michael Kaycheck
Tony

Merritt Wever
Lindsay

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Critic Reviews for Series 7

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Audience Reviews for Series 7

Jun 26, 2013

"Series 7: The Contenders" has all the visual resemblance of the reality television shows it's poking fun at, but its concept is essentially a one trick pony. Nothing about "The Contenders" or why it exists is ever elaborated on and the satire isn't as dark or hard-hitting as it should be. As far as I can tell, the acting is exceptional considering the cast is full of unknowns, but the film as a whole feels like a wasted opportunity.

Stephen E Super Reviewer
Jan 30, 2012

I think one of the things that this film can boast is its realism. It was well-acted so my question is: Where the heck does these actors went now? It felt very real, it is not lacking in dark humor . . . and just, good.

August S Super Reviewer
Jan 23, 2012

Nearly a masterpiece, it's so wickedly funny I just can't help myself but laugh all the way through. It's low budget yet surprisingly fresh and original. The characters were interestingly enough to keep me going, the acting was great too, very realistic. I really enjoy the tv show-like editing and narration.

Sylvester K Super Reviewer
Apr 03, 2008

Decent Canadian film about a television show whose goal is for the contenders to kill off one another. Unfortunately it becomes too comedic by the end, but all in all it's a decent watch.

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