If there’s one genre of film I’m always trying to get my friends and family to give a chance, it’s Westerns. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sci-fi flick or a comedy, but it’s hard to beat the grit and high-stakes morality that westerns bring to the table. And there have been a lot of outstanding Westerns released since the Golden Age of Hollywood.
A few that immediately come to mind are Tombstone, No Country for Old Men, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. However, while I love all of those movies, there’s one film in particular that stands out whenever I think of the genre, and it’s widely considered one of the best westerns of all time. I’m talking about The Magnificent Seven (1960).
Directed by John Sturges, The Magnificent Seven follows the story of a small Mexican village that has been repeatedly terrorized by a brutal bandit gang, leaving the villagers desperate and helpless. In a last-ditch effort to survive, the village seeks out and hires seven gunslingers to protect them and train them to fight back.
The Magnificent Seven features an unforgettable ensemble cast, including Yul Brynner as Chris Adams, Charles Bronson as Bernardo O’Reilly, Steve McQueen as Vin Tanner, and James Coburn as Britt.
If you’ve never seen The Magnificent Seven before, or could use a rewatch, this August is a great chance to do it, as it’s being added to this free streaming service.
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The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Sanford and Son, The Twilight Zone, Charmed
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The Magnificent Seven (1960) is now available on Pluto TV
You can stream this legendary film for free with ads
As part of its lineup of more than 100 free movies added this August, Pluto TV has added The Magnificent Seven (1960) to its library.
If you’ve never tried Pluto TV before, it’s a free ad-supported streaming service, which means that while you can watch The Magnificent Seven without having to pay for anything, it will have ads.
Alternatively, you’d prefer an ad-free experience, you can buy the film on Prime Video or YouTube, or if you’d prefer a physical copy, you can get the film on 4K Ultra HD from Amazon.
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There’s more than just Westerns
In addition to The Magnificent Seven, there are a bunch more free movies that have arrived on Pluto TV this August, including another classic western, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
If you’re looking for something beyond westerns, Pluto TV has also added a number of popular films this August, including Django Unchained, Taxi Driver, We Were Soldiers, Beverly Hills Cop, Paranormal Activity, District 9, All the President’s Men, and The Fugitive.
