---
title: "The Magnificent Seven"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magnificent-seven-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 333484
imdb_id: "tt2404435"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 6472
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Magnificent Seven (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magnificent-seven-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a western action movie. It is set in the Old West town of Rose Creek, where a greedy industrialist seizes control. The residents, including Emma Cullen, are in a desperate situation. A bounty hunter, Sam Chisolm, is recruited to help them. Chisolm assembles a group of gunslingers to take on the industrialist and his henchmen. The group consists of mercenaries, and they soon find themselves fighting for more than just money. A deadly showdown is anticipated between the group and their opponents.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A group of diverse gunslingers is recruited to protect a vulnerable town from a greedy industrialist."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced action sequences
- ensemble cast dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- remake of previous films
- standard genre narrative
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG-13 and contains action-oriented violence suitable for older audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, western, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Antoine Fuqua
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures, LStar Capital

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Denzel Washington** as *Sam Chisolm*
- **Chris Pratt** as *Joshua Farraday*
- **Ethan Hawke** as *Goodnight Robicheaux*
- **Vincent D'Onofrio** as *Jack Horne*
- **Lee Byung-hun** as *Billy Rocks*
- **Manuel Garcia-Rulfo** as *Vasquez*
- **Martin Sensmeier** as *Red Harvest*
- **Haley Bennett** as *Emma Cullen*
- **Peter Sarsgaard** as *Bartholomew Bogue*
- **Luke Grimes** as *Teddy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a remake?
Yes, it is a 2016 remake of the 1960 film, which was based on Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
A group of gunslingers is hired to defend the town of Rose Creek from an industrialist named Bartholomew Bogue.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in the United States on September 23, 2016.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes.

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