Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seen it?1954 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Western
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine or Train Dreams, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Scoring of a Musical Picture. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Written American Musical. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 1 BAFTA and 1 DGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 169K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- Jane PowellBride Milly Pontipee
- Howard KeelBrother Adam Pontipee
- Jeff RichardsBrother Benjamin Pontipee
- Russ TamblynBrother Gideon Pontipee
- Tommy RallBrother Frank Pontipee
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- Matt MattoxBrother Caleb Pontipee
- Nancy KilgasBride Alice Elcott
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