Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

G,

1954,

1h 43m,

Musical

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89%

27 Reviews

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87%

50,000+ Ratings

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87%

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During the 1850s, Milly (Jane Powell), a pretty young cook, marries Adam (Howard Keel), a grizzled woodsman, after a brief courtship. When the two return to Adam's farm, Milly is shocked to meet his six ill-mannered brothers, all of whom live in his cabin. She promptly begins teaching the brothers proper behavior, and most importantly, how to court a woman. But after the brothers kidnap six local girls during a town barn-raising, a group of indignant villagers tries to track them down.

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Critics Consensus

Buoyed by crowd-pleasing tunes and charming performances, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers makes a successful transition from Broadway to screen that's sure to please the whole family.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Apr 9, 2012

A profoundly sexist and eminently hummable 1954 CinemaScope musical with some terrific athletic Michael Kidd choreography and some better-than-average direction by Stanley Donen.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

5/5

Thrillingly energetic dances on film.

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Variety Staff

Variety

May 16, 2008

This is a happy, hand-clapping, foot-stomping country type of musical with all the slickness of a Broadway show.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 8, 2024

9/10

It’s all so whimsical and innocent, bestowing this classic with a sweetness, humorousness, and memorableness that can’t be ignored.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 11, 2021

3.5/4

Contains one of the greatest set-pieces in American musicals.

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Nov 5, 2019

Synthetic outdoor backdrops look oddly out of place in some scenes, but the show happily brims with gusto and melody. Howard Keel and Jane Powell top the cast.

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Jan 26, 2019

The best musical movie ever made!

Anakin S

Jan 25, 2019

Alternate title: Seven Kidnap Victims for Seven Monsters. What the hell did I just watch?

Ron M

Jan 10, 2019

Awe, what a classic!

Aug 24, 2018

This is an oldie but it is a wonderful feel good romantic movie.

Kylo M

Jul 18, 2018

Its soooooo funny I love it.........

George P

Jun 29, 2018

I love this movie! It hooks you in from the very first song of Howard Keel's baritone belting out "Bless your beautiful hide". The scruffy, ill-mannered brothers are a riot. The dancing and acrobats are some of the best of any movie.

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Synopsis

During the 1850s, Milly (Jane Powell), a pretty young cook, marries Adam (Howard Keel), a grizzled woodsman, after a brief courtship. When the two return to Adam's farm, Milly is shocked to meet his six ill-mannered brothers, all of whom live in his cabin. She promptly begins teaching the brothers proper behavior, and most importantly, how to court a woman. But after the brothers kidnap six local girls during a town barn-raising, a group of indignant villagers tries to track them down.

Director: Stanley Donen
Producer: Jack Cummings
Screenwriter: Stephen Vincent Benet, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Dorothy Kingsley
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: G
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2015
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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