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The Spy Who Loved Me

1977·Movie
2h 5min·PG
69
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IMDb7.0Metacritic556.9Rotten Tomatoes82%77%
IMDb7.0Metacritic556.9Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

It's the BIGGEST. It's the BEST. It's BOND. And B-E-Y-O-N-D.

Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.
Classic Spy ThrillerJames Bond AdventureCold War EspionageHigh-Stakes ActionIconic VillainsGlobal EspionageSpectacular Set PiecesMemorable Theme SongGadget-Filled ActionEscapist Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Lewis Gilbert, John Glen, Michael Stevenson
Written by:
Richard Maibaum, Christopher Wood, Ian Fleming
Produced by:
Albert R. Broccoli, Weston Drury Jr., William P. Cartlidge
Composed by:
Carly Simon, Marvin Hamlisch, Gordon Everett

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Spy Who Loved Me

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Where can I stream The Spy Who Loved Me legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome. 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 The Spy Who Loved Me worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Spy Who Loved Me rated?

PGViolenceSexual content

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

How long is The Spy Who Loved Me?

2 h 5 min

The Spy Who Loved Me runs 2 h 5 min.

Is The Spy Who Loved Me based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Spy Who Loved Me?

Critics69
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Spy Who Loved Me much the same way.

Was The Spy Who Loved Me a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$185 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $185 million worldwide, 13.7 times its budget.

What language is The Spy Who Loved Me in?

EnglishItalianArabic

It was made in English, with some Italian, Arabic. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Spy Who Loved Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Spy Who Loved Me in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Spy Who Loved Me use?

No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to DineOperation Game of DoomFirst Law of ResurrectionThe BruteStandard Hollywood Strafing ProcedureBig Badass Battle SequenceDarker and EdgierAdaptational Location ChangeShaking Her Hair LoosePorn Names"Will Return" CaptionHellish Copterand 232 more

TV Tropes lists 244 storytelling tropes for The Spy Who Loved Me, including No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Dine, Operation Game of Doom, First Law of Resurrection.