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The Man with the Golden Gun

1974Movie2 h 5 minPG

51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic436.0Rotten Tomatoes40%55%

A nostalgic, thrilling adventure movie about pop culture, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond...now it's Scaramanga's turn to try!

Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.

Feels like

  • Classic Spy Thriller
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Campy Villain Performance
  • Exotic Location Adventure
  • Retro Action Spectacle
  • Absurd Plot Devices
  • Stylish Espionage
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster
  • Lighthearted Tension

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Guy Hamilton
Written by
Richard Maibaum, Ian Fleming, Tom Mankiewicz
Produced by
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, Charles Orme
Music by
John Barry

Everyone

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Facts

December 4, 1974 · 2 h 5 min · PG

Released
December 4, 1974
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Thai, cn
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$98 million
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Not-So-Abandoned Building, Sealed with a Kiss, Antagonist Title +9

  • Not-So-Abandoned Building
  • Sealed with a Kiss
  • Antagonist Title
  • Bavarian Fire Drill
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Surprise Slide Staircase
  • Actor Allusion
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Due to the Dead
  • China Takes Over the World
  • Giant Mook
  • "Not So Different" Remark

12 of 252 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man with the Golden Gun?"

Questions about The Man with the Golden Gun

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Where can I stream The Man with the Golden Gun?

Prime

In the United States, The Man with the Golden Gun streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Man with the Golden Gun worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is The Man with the Golden Gun 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 9 of 27 in its series, after Live and Let Die (1973) and before The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

Is The Man with the Golden Gun okay for kids?

PGViolenceSexual contentStrong language

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

Can I half-watch The Man with the Golden Gun?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Man with the Golden Gun good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Man with the Golden Gun a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$98 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 13.9 times its budget.