Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Best from age 8 · G · 1954 · 103 min

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

In 1850 Oregon, a backwoodsman marries and brings his new wife home, inspiring his six rowdy brothers to seek brides of their own. This classic musical features lively songs and dance numbers as the brothers learn to court and care for their women.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Abduction of women, treated comically
  • Early portrayals of male dominance
  • Some boisterous male behavior
  • Brief scenes of drinking

Models well

  • Family bonds
  • Cooperation
  • Self-improvement
  • Love and commitment

Talk about it after

  • Changing gender roles
  • Consent and personal boundaries
  • Respectful relationships
  • Historical courtship practices
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Cast & crew

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

John Landis on Seven Brides For Seven Brothers