The Magnificent Seven (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, The Magnificent Seven is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by John Sturges, running about 127 minutes. “They were seven…and they fought like seven hundred!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Seven stars Yul Brynner as Chris Adams, Eli Wallach as Calvera, Steve McQueen as Vin and Charles Bronson as Bernardo O'Reilly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Magnificent Seven has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Seven page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Seven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Seven (1960)?
- In US, The Magnificent Seven is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent Seven worth watching?
- The Magnificent Seven holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Seven?
- The Magnificent Seven stars Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson and Robert Vaughn.
- When was The Magnificent Seven released?
- The Magnificent Seven was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.