Seven Alone (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1974, Seven Alone is a drama, adventure, family and western film directed by Earl Bellamy, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. A fictionalized account of the real-life adventure of the Sager family. Travelling with a wagon train from Missouri to Oregon, things are going well for the Sagers, until father Sager dies from blood poisoning following an Indian attack, and mother Sager dies soon afterward from pneumonia. The leaders of the wagon train decide to send the children back, but the oldest, John (who had been described by all the adults as lazy and worthless), decides to lead his siblings through the wilderness to complete the journey their parents started.

Who’s in it. Seven Alone stars Dewey Martin as Henry Sager, Aldo Ray as Dr. Dutch, Anne Collings as Naome Sager and Dean Smith as Kit Carson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Seven Alone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seven Alone page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seven Alone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seven Alone (1974)?
In US, Seven Alone is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Seven Alone worth watching?
Seven Alone holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Seven Alone?
Seven Alone stars Dewey Martin, Aldo Ray, Anne Collings, Dean Smith and James Griffith.
When was Seven Alone released?
Seven Alone was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.