The Seven-Ups

You don't need another crime-drama recommendation list — The Seven-Ups speaks for itself. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 129 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Roy Scheider's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Seven-Ups keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting gives The Seven-Ups its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money. Roy Scheider and Jerry Leon lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It was released in 1973. What makes The Seven-Ups hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Seven-Ups delivers. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Roy Scheider carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

The Seven-Ups was released in 1973, directed by Philip D'Antoni. The full 103-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.