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From Russia with Love

1963Movie1 h 55 minPG

Thriller
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic837.8Rotten Tomatoes97%84%

A tense, intriguing action movie about history, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The world's masters of murder pull out all the stops to destroy Agent 007!

Agent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

Feels like

  • Classic Spy Thriller
  • Cold War Espionage
  • Iconic James Bond
  • Gritty Realism
  • Charming Villainy
  • Exotic Locations
  • Sophisticated Dialogue
  • Memorable Score
  • Period Piece Charm

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Terence Young
Written by
Richard Maibaum, Ian Fleming
Produced by
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

October 10, 1963 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
October 10, 1963
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, Turkish, Romanian
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$79 million
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Artistic Licence – Gun Safety, Makeup Weapon, Drink-Based Characterization +9

  • Artistic Licence – Gun Safety
  • Makeup Weapon
  • Drink-Based Characterization
  • Undignified Death
  • Adapted Out
  • Surprise Checkmate
  • Imposter Forgot One Detail
  • Dies Differently in Adaptation
  • Undercover as Lovers
  • Clock Discrepancy
  • Room Disservice
  • My Card

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream From Russia with Love?"

Questions about From Russia with Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream From Russia with Love?

Prime

In the United States, From Russia with Love 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 10 other countries.

Is From Russia with Love worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is From Russia with Love 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 2 of 27 in its series, after Dr. No (1962) and before Goldfinger (1964).

Is From Russia with Love okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Can I half-watch From Russia with Love?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is From Russia with Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was From Russia with Love a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$79 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $79 million worldwide, 39.5 times its budget.