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You Only Live Twice

1967·Movie
1h 57min·PG
IMDb6.8Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes73%69%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

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

...and "twice" is the only way to live!

A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.
Espionage Action1960s AdventureExotic LocationsJames BondClassic Spy FilmTechnological GadgetsGlobal ConspiracyIconic Villain

Crew

Directed by:
Lewis Gilbert, William P. Cartlidge, Peter R. Hunt
Written by:
Roald Dahl, Ian Fleming, Harold Jack Bloom
Produced by:
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, David Middlemas
Composed by:
John Barry, Nancy Sinatra

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream You Only Live Twice legally?

Prime

You Only Live Twice is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video 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 You Only Live Twice worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is You Only Live Twice rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is You Only Live Twice?

1 h 57 min

You Only Live Twice runs 1 h 57 min.

Is You Only Live Twice based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on You Only Live Twice?

Critics67
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see You Only Live Twice much the same way.

Was You Only Live Twice a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$112 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $112 million worldwide, 11.7 times its budget.

What language is You Only Live Twice in?

EnglishJapaneseRussian

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

In how many countries can I watch You Only Live Twice?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for You Only Live Twice in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does You Only Live Twice use?

Bad BossCool TrainTime BombWhat Happened to the Mouse?In Name OnlyShe Knows Too MuchPublicly Discussing the SecretInterrupted IntimacyDrugs Are BadTap on the HeadSpot the ImposterChronic Evidence Retention Syndromeand 204 more

TV Tropes lists 216 storytelling tropes for You Only Live Twice, including Bad Boss, Cool Train, Time Bomb.