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Licence to Kill

1989·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes79%62%
IMDb6.7Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes79%62%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge.

After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.
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Crew

Directed by:
John Glen, Callum McDougall, June Randall
Written by:
Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson, Ian Fleming
Produced by:
Michael G. Wilson, Albert R. Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli
Composed by:
Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Michael Kamen

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Licence to Kill

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Where can I stream Licence to Kill legally?

PrimeMGM+Fawesome

Licence to Kill is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on 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 Licence to Kill worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Licence to Kill rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Licence to Kill?

2 h 13 min

Licence to Kill runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Licence to Kill?

Critics69
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Licence to Kill much the same way.

Was Licence to Kill a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$156 million

Yes. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $156 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is Licence to Kill in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Mexico, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Licence to Kill?

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

What tropes does Licence to Kill use?

Horrible Judge of CharacterCross-Operational InterferenceWeaponized CameraMore DakkaMy God, What Have I Done?Psycho Electric EelPolice Are UselessPyramid PowerBelligerent Sexual TensionYour Head A-SplodeWham ShotA Taste of the Lashand 326 more

TV Tropes lists 338 storytelling tropes for Licence to Kill, including Horrible Judge of Character, Cross-Operational Interference, Weaponized Camera.