Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- rugged
- propulsive
- heroic
- classic western night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally regarded the sequel as routine and derivative, though some found its rugged treatment and escalating action watchable.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chris recruits Levi and a sextet of skilled fighters to free Quintero from imprisonment.
The gunfighters aid Mexican rebels battling dictator Diaz and Colonel Diego.
Chris is the sole survivor of earlier teams and forms another Magnificent Seven.
The critical reception specifically highlights rugged action builds culminating in blazing gunplay.
Films like Guns of the Magnificent Seven, and why
The Magnificent Seven
shared western setting, ensemble gunfighters, revolutionary resistance, and climactic action
Return of the Seven
shared western action, professional gunslingers defending an oppressed community, and ensemble heroics
The Professionals
shared western action, hired gunfighters, Mexican setting, and rebellion against tyranny
The Wild Bunch
shared western ensemble structure, frontier violence, and outnumbered resistance against an authoritarian force
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Release Date
- 1969-07-14
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (124)
Cast
- George Kennedy
- James Whitmore
- Monte Markham
- Reni Santoni
- Bernie Casey
- Scott Thomas
- Joe Don Baker
- Tony Davis
- Michael Ansara
- Frank Silvera
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 Guns of the Magnificent Seven about?
- A veteran gunslinger recruits six dangerous specialists to rescue a revolutionary leader from a Mexican dictator in a hard-charging western sequel.
- What is Guns of the Magnificent Seven like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Guns of the Magnificent Seven as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Guns of the Magnificent Seven violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Guns of the Magnificent Seven as moderate.
- What did critics think of Guns of the Magnificent Seven?
- Critics generally regarded the sequel as routine and derivative, though some found its rugged treatment and escalating action watchable.
- Which films are like Guns of the Magnificent Seven?
- Films with a similar feel include The Magnificent Seven, Return of the Seven, The Professionals, and The Wild Bunch.
- How long is Guns of the Magnificent Seven?
- Guns of the Magnificent Seven runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Guns of the Magnificent Seven?
- In United States, Guns of the Magnificent Seven is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
