Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

SINGIN'! DANCIN'! ROMANCIN'!

1954 • 103 min • Comedy · Drama · Western

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Synopsis

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

580 reviews

71 Audience · 580 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

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

What it 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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