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The Magnificent Seven

1960·Movie
2h 8min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

War, pop culture, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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They were seven…and they fought like seven hundred!

An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.
Classic WesternHeroic ActionEnsemble CastUnderdog StoryIconic ScoreFrontier JusticeRural DefenseLegendary FilmRedemptive Violence

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Where can I stream The Magnificent Seven legally?

The Magnificent Seven is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Magnificent Seven worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Magnificent Seven rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Magnificent Seven?

2 h 8 min

The Magnificent Seven runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Magnificent Seven?

Critics84
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Magnificent Seven much the same way.

Was The Magnificent Seven a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 9.8 times its budget.

What language is The Magnificent Seven in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Magnificent Seven?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Magnificent Seven in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Magnificent Seven use?

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TV Tropes lists 137 storytelling tropes for The Magnificent Seven, including White Man's Burden, Professional Killer, The Blade Always Lands Pointy End In.