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Dr. No

1962·Movie
1h 50min·PG
IMDb7.2Metacritic787.4Rotten Tomatoes95%82%

Where to watch

PrimeMGM+

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

The future, crime, and mystery

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Now meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all fiction!

Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
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Crew

Directed by:
Terence Young, Clive Reed, Helen Whitson
Written by:
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Berkely Mather
Produced by:
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, Chris Blackwell
Composed by:
John Barry, Eric Rogers, Wally Milner

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Questions about Dr. No

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Where can I stream Dr. No legally?

PrimeMGM+

Dr. No is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dr. No worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dr. No rated?

PGViolenceSexual content

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Dr. No?

1 h 50 min

Dr. No runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Dr. No based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dr. No?

Critics87
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Dr. No higher (87) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Dr. No a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$59 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $59 million worldwide, 59.0 times its budget.

What language is Dr. No in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Dr. No?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dr. No in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dr. No use?

Cruel and Unusual DeathEvery Car Is a PintoAll There in the ManualTrick-and-Follow PloyThe Burlesque of VenusAdaptational Self-DefenceAdaptational Species ChangeCrushing HandshakeEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodAdaptational AttractivenessHolding HandsSleeping Dummyand 191 more

TV Tropes lists 203 storytelling tropes for Dr. No, including Cruel and Unusual Death, Every Car Is a Pinto, All There in the Manual.