Seven Pounds

Release Date:
Dec 19, 2008
Rated:
thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality
Runtime:
1 hr. 58 min.
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Cast:
Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper. Full cast + crew

On DVD: Released Mar. 31, 2009

On Blu-ray: Released Mar. 31, 2009

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Synopsis

Academy Award nominee Will Smith reunites with the director and producers of The Pursuit of Happyness for this emotional drama concerning an IRS agent whose quest for redemption is unexpectedly complicated after he inadvertently falls in love. Ben Thomas is an IRS agent with a fateful secret. Assuming the identity of his younger brother, Ben sets out in search of redemption. Instead, Ben discovers true love while forever changing the lives of seven complete strangers. Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, Michael Ealy, and Barry Pepper co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Our critics say

2.0

Dave White

... goes off the rails. Full Review

Metascore®

36out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews

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