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Skyfall

2012Movie2 h 23 minPG-13

82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic817.6Rotten Tomatoes92%86%

A pulse-pounding, epic action movie about family, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

Think on your sins.

When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Spy Thriller
  • Emotional Character Study
  • Visually Stunning Action
  • Iconic Soundtrack Integration
  • Legacy & Mortality Themes
  • Sophisticated Espionage
  • Blockbuster Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Homage
  • Cinematic Masterpiece

Cast

24 of 59

Crew

Directed by
Sam Mendes
Written by
John Logan, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis
Produced by
Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

October 24, 2012 · 2 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
October 24, 2012
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$200 million
Box office
$1.1 billion
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Blood-Stained Glass Windows, Wall Bang Her, Dies Wide Open +9

  • Blood-Stained Glass Windows
  • Wall Bang Her
  • Dies Wide Open
  • murder.com
  • Viewer-Friendly Interface
  • Tragic Keepsake
  • Did They or Didn't They?
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Manchild
  • Car Fu
  • More Dakka
  • Boring Insult

12 of 443 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Skyfall?"

Questions about Skyfall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skyfall?

Prime

In the United States, Skyfall streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Skyfall worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Skyfall a sequel?

  1. Dr. No (1962)
  2. From Russia with Love (1963)
  3. Goldfinger (1964)
  4. Thunderball (1965)
  5. You Only Live Twice (1967)
  6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
  7. Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
  8. Live and Let Die (1973)
  9. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
  10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
  11. Moonraker (1979)
  12. For Your Eyes Only (1981)
  13. Octopussy (1983)
  14. Never Say Never Again (1983)
  15. A View to a Kill (1985)
  16. The Living Daylights (1987)
  17. Licence to Kill (1989)
  18. GoldenEye (1995)
  19. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
  20. The World Is Not Enough (1999)
  21. Die Another Day (2002)
  22. Casino Royale (2006)
  23. Quantum of Solace (2008)
  24. Skyfall (2012)
  25. Spectre (2015)
  26. No Time to Die (2021)
  27. Untitled James Bond Film

Yes: it's movie 24 of 27 in its series, after Quantum of Solace (2008) and before Spectre (2015).

Is Skyfall okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Skyfall a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$1.1 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $200 million to make and earned $1.1 billion worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Skyfall use?

Blood-Stained Glass WindowsWall Bang HerDies Wide Openmurder.comViewer-Friendly InterfaceTragic KeepsakeDid They or Didn't They?Hall of MirrorsManchildCar FuMore DakkaBoring Insultand 431 more

TV Tropes lists 443 tropes for it, including Blood-Stained Glass Windows, Wall Bang Her, and Dies Wide Open.