Seven Days in May (1964)
Kernel Score: 82% · 220 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1964-02-01
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Seven Days in May
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Seven Days in May parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Seven Days in May is a black-and-white political thriller about a planned military coup, with tension but no graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Political thriller involving a planned coup, kidnapping themes, and Cold War tension rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Gen. James Mattoon Scott
- Kirk Douglas as Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey
- Fredric March as President Jordan Lyman
- Ava Gardner as Eleanor Holbrook
- Edmond O'Brien as Sen. Raymond Clark
- Martin Balsam as Paul Girard
- Andrew Duggan as Col. William "Mud" Henderson
- Hugh Marlowe as Harold McPherson
- Whit Bissell as Sen. Frederick Prentice
- Helen Kleeb as Esther Townsend
Seven Days in May FAQ
Is Seven Days in May good?
Seven Days in May has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 220 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Seven Days in May?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Seven Days in May OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Seven Days in May is a black-and-white political thriller about a planned military coup, with tension but no graphic content.
What movies are like Seven Days in May?
If you liked Seven Days in May, try Missing, All the President's Men, The Courier and The Amateur.