Guide Note

Seven Pounds is a dramatic film starring Will Smith about a depressed and lonely man who is saved from suicide.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: December 12, 2008
2. Director: Gabriele Muccino
3. Screenwriter: Grant Nieporte
4. Producers: Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Will Smith
5. Distributor: Columbia Pictures
6. Smith and Rosario Dawson worked together on Men In Black II
7. Smith and director Muccino worked together on The Pursuit of Happyness

Seven Pounds follows Ben, a depressed IRS agent, who has decided to commit suicide. Before he takes his own life, Ben promises to himself that he will help seven people. In the process of finding seven individuals to assist, he meets Emily and falls in love with her. Ben's feelings for Emily and revived spirit cause him to question his suicidal intentions.

• Will Smith as Ben
• Rosario Dawson as Emily
• Woody Harrelson
• Barry Pepper