The Magnificent Seven (2016)

The Magnificent Seven parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is The Magnificent Seven?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Magnificent Seven rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

What is The Magnificent Seven about?

Looking to mine for gold, greedy industrialist Bartholomew Bogue seizes control of the Old West town of Rose Creek. With their lives in jeopardy, Emma Cullen and other desperate residents turn to bounty hunter Sam Chisolm for help. Chisolm recruits an eclectic group of gunslingers to take on Bogue and his ruthless henchmen. With a deadly showdown on the horizon, the seven mercenaries soon find themselves fighting for more than just money once the bullets start to fly.

Cast and crew

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