Seven Men from Now
A haunted former sheriff escorts westbound travelers while pursuing the outlaws responsible for his wife’s death.
Overview
A former sheriff's quest for vengeance leads him through the rugged West, where secrets lurk in every shadow.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- haunted
- austere
- classic western night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as an expertly crafted, lean western distinguished by Budd Boetticher’s direction, Randolph Scott’s conflicted performance, and strong supporting turns.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ben Stride hunts the robbers who killed his wife while believing his own loss of employment helped put her in the Wells Fargo office.
The production was photographed around Alabama Hills and Lone Pine, California, giving the journey a stark, monumental frontier backdrop.
Stride aids John and Annie Greer, while Masters and Clete join the party intending to exploit his pursuit of the robbers and the stolen gold.
Ben Stride is no longer a lawman, yet his sheriff’s identity shapes his pursuit, guilt, and uneasy relationships with the travelers and outlaws.
Films like Seven Men from Now, and why
Ride Lonesome
morally complex western antihero, restrained violence, and psychological guilt within a compact revenge narrative
The Tall T
Budd Boetticher western with Randolph Scott, stark frontier landscapes, and tension between revenge and moral restraint
The Man from Laramie
classic western pursuit story balancing outlaw intrigue, masculine honor, and terse character conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Release Date
- 1956-07-24
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (129)
Cast
- Randolph Scott
- Gail Russell
- Lee Marvin
- Walter Reed
- John Larch
- Don 'Red' Barry
- Fred Graham
- John Beradino
- John Phillips
- Chuck Roberson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Seven Men from Now about?
- A haunted former sheriff escorts westbound travelers while pursuing the outlaws responsible for his wife’s death.
- What is Seven Men from Now like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Seven Men from Now as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Seven Men from Now violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Seven Men from Now as moderate.
- What did critics think of Seven Men from Now?
- Critics broadly regard it as an expertly crafted, lean western distinguished by Budd Boetticher’s direction, Randolph Scott’s conflicted performance, and strong supporting turns.
- Which films are like Seven Men from Now?
- Films with a similar feel include Ride Lonesome, The Tall T, and The Man from Laramie.
- How long is Seven Men from Now?
- Seven Men from Now runs 78 minutes.
- Where can I watch Seven Men from Now?
- In United States, Seven Men from Now is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
