Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

G

1954

1h 43m

Musical

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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.

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

04/09/2012

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

12/28/2010

5/5

Thrillingly energetic dances on film.

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Variety Staff

Variety

05/16/2008

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

11/08/2024

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

08/11/2021

3.5/4

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

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

11/05/2019

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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Adalia R.

@RT15309143 22h

Love this classic romcom!

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mark G

@Mark_Alan_G. May 21

Lame, creepy, and stupid. With some gayness thrown in.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 Mar 18

Though the costume designs are vibrantly symbolic to buoy the impressive dance sequences and soothing musical numbers, it danced on questionably low standards with a frivolously unjustified premise that contradicts its romanticism in a rather unfunny fashion if considered a satire. (B-)

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Natalie C

@Insomnia_Shareholder Feb 9

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a lovely musical that proves love conquers all through the power of genuine partnership. The brothers are not bad-hearted but merely ignorant brutes who are struck with awe upon meeting Milly. Their adoration allows her to establish authority and work on them until they become civilised, driven entirely by their devotion to the women. Milly skillfully matches the brothers with women who are shy, brave, or bold, ensuring lovely and loving partnerships. With great music and choreography, the film shines as a charming story where affection serves as the ultimate catalyst for change.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jul 28

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Lindsey R

@RT12065893 04/21/2025

The best musical I have ever watched! Howard Keel and Jane Powell make an amazing pair in the film. Best scene is the barn dance. MUST WATCH

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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