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Thunderball

1965·Movie
2h 10min·PG
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic646.7Rotten Tomatoes85%73%

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A , thriller: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Look up! Look down! Look out! Here comes the biggest Bond of all!

A criminal organization has obtained two nuclear bombs and are asking for a 100 million pound ransom in the form of diamonds in seven days or they will use the weapons. The secret service sends James Bond to the Bahamas to once again save the world.
Classic Spy ThrillerUnderwater SpectacleIconic James BondCold War TensionHigh-Stakes ActionRetro CoolJohn Barry ScoreGlamorous EspionageBlockbuster Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Terence Young, Robert Watts, Gus Agosti
Written by:
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Jack Whittingham
Produced by:
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, Kevin McClory
Composed by:
Tom Jones, John Barry, John Barry

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Thunderball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thunderball?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Thunderball from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Thunderball worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Thunderball 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 4 of 27 in its series, after Goldfinger (1964) and before You Only Live Twice (1967).

Is Thunderball okay for kids?

PGViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Thunderball good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Thunderball plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Thunderball a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$141 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $141 million worldwide, 15.7 times its budget.