At The Movies

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), PG, 2 hr 22 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 6 (Release Order: Sixth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The most dangerous secret agent in the world is on the case. Main Cast George Lazenby as James Bond Diana Rigg as Tracy Draco Telly Savalas as Ernst Stavro Blofeld Gabriele Ferzetti as Marc Ange Draco Ilse Steppat as Irma Bunt Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Desmond Llewelyn as Q Reviews Synopsis James Bond falls in love with and marries Tracy Draco, the daughter of a crime boss. But their happiness is short-lived as Bond faces off with his nemesis Blofeld, who plans to unleash biological warfare to hold the world hostage. This film is packed with romance, action, and some of the most emotional moments in the Bond saga. Overview George Lazenby’s lone outing as Bond is a departure from the usual formula—there’s more emotional depth, a genuine love story, and a darker tone. The film balances th...

You Only Live Twice (1967), PG, 1 hr 57 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 5 (Release Order: Fifth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: You Only Live Twice... and “twice” is the only way to live! Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Akiko Wakabayashi as Aki Mie Hama as Kissy Suzuki Donald Pleasence as Ernst Stavro Blofeld Tetsurō Tamba as Tiger Tanaka Karin Dor as Helga Brandt Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Desmond Llewelyn as Q Teru Shimada as Mr. Osato Reviews Synopsis When American and Soviet spacecraft mysteriously vanish in orbit, Bond fakes his own death and goes undercover in Japan to find the culprit. What he uncovers is SPECTRE's most dangerous plan yet—led by the sinister Ernst Stavro Blofeld from a secret volcano lair. With ninjas, rocket battles, and outer space threats, this one is pure Bond spectacle. Overview You Only Live Twice turns the Bond dial all the way up: space-age tech, a hollowed-out volcano base, and a meg...

Thunderball (1965), PG, 2 hr 10 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 4 (Release Order: Fourth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: Look up! Look down! Look out! James Bond is back! Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Claudine Auger as Domino Adolfo Celi as Emilio Largo Luciana Paluzzi as Fiona Volpe Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Desmond Llewelyn as Q Rik Van Nutter as Felix Leiter Guy Doleman as Count Lippe Martine Beswick as Paula Caplan Reviews Synopsis When two nuclear warheads are stolen by the criminal organization SPECTRE, James Bond heads to the Bahamas to track them down. His mission pits him against the eye-patched villain Largo and his henchmen, both above and below the sea. With underwater battles, harpoon fights, and Bond-style seduction, this one cranks up the exotic locations and Cold War stakes. Overview Thunderball is bold, colorful, and ambitious. It has a bit more underwater footage than most fans bargained for, but it...

From Russia with Love (1963), PG, 1 hr 55 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 2 (Release Order: Second film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The world’s masters of murder pull out all the stops to destroy Agent 007. Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Daniela Bianchi as Tatiana Romanova Lotte Lenya as Rosa Klebb Robert Shaw as Red Grant Pedro Armendáriz as Ali Kerim Bey Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Vladek Sheybal as Kronsteen Walter Gotell as Morzeny Martine Beswick as Zora (gypsy fighter) Reviews Synopsis James Bond is sent to Istanbul to assist in the defection of a Soviet consulate clerk, Tatiana Romanova, who claims to have access to a decoding machine called the Lektor. But it’s a setup—SPECTRE is manipulating both sides in a plot to kill Bond and steal the device. With deadly assassins and double-crosses around every corner, Bond must stay one step ahead in this Cold War thriller. Overview This is one of the most spy-driven entri...

Never Say Never Again (1983), PG, 2 hr 12 min Franchise: James Bond (Non-Eon) Franchise #: N/A (Unofficial remake of Thunderball) Tagline: Sean Connery is James Bond. Back in action. Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Kim Basinger as Domino Petachi Klaus Maria Brandauer as Maximilian Largo Barbara Carrera as Fatima Blush Max von Sydow as Ernst Stavro Blofeld Bernie Casey as Felix Leiter Edward Fox as M Alec McCowen as Q (here, "Algernon") Reviews Synopsis Never Say Never Again brings Sean Connery back to the role of 007 one last time. Bond is pulled out of retirement when SPECTRE steals two nuclear warheads. As he tracks down the weapons, he crosses paths with the villain Largo and his lover Domino. Overview This film is a remake of Thunderball made outside the official Bond franchise due to a legal rights issue. While the story is familiar, Connery’s return gave the film buzz. The tone is more grounded and mature, though the action feels slower compared to modern Bond movi...