Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- rugged
- tense
- regretful
- classic western marathon
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the sequel as an unconvincing and unnecessary continuation with weak casting and limited franchise appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chris Adams overcomes his refusal and recruits a new team to defend Magdalena against De Toro's gang.
The Mexican border town of Magdalena is threatened by the imminent return of marauding bandits.
The town's widows and newly recruited defenders prepare to resist De Toro's reign of terror together.
Former Seven leader Chris Adams recruits an entirely new group after earlier franchise adventures.
Films like The Magnificent Seven Ride!, and why
The Magnificent Seven
Shared western setting, hired-defenders premise, ensemble action, and protection of a vulnerable border community.
The Wild Bunch
Shared revisionist western atmosphere, aging gunfighter protagonist, frontier lawlessness, and ensemble combat.
The Professionals
Shared western action, posse-building structure, borderland violence, and outmatched defenders protecting civilians.
Rio Bravo
Shared classic western heroism, outlaw threat, rugged frontier setting, and communal defense narrative.
Movie Details
- Director
- George McCowan
- Release Date
- 1972-08-01
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (109)
Cast
- Lee Van Cleef
- Stefanie Powers
- Michael Callan
- Mariette Hartley
- Luke Askew
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
- Ralph Waite
- Melissa Murphy
- William Lucking
- James B. Sikking
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Magnificent Seven Ride! about?
- A guilt-ridden U.S. Marshal recruits a new band of gunslingers to defend a Mexican border town from a returning outlaw gang.
- What is The Magnificent Seven Ride! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Magnificent Seven Ride! as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Magnificent Seven Ride! violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Magnificent Seven Ride! as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Magnificent Seven Ride!?
- Critics broadly regarded the sequel as an unconvincing and unnecessary continuation with weak casting and limited franchise appeal.
- Which films are like The Magnificent Seven Ride!?
- Films with a similar feel include The Magnificent Seven, The Wild Bunch, The Professionals, and Rio Bravo.
- How long is The Magnificent Seven Ride!?
- The Magnificent Seven Ride! runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Seven Ride!?
- In United States, The Magnificent Seven Ride! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
