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GoldenEye

1995·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13
IMDb7.2Metacritic657.7Rotten Tomatoes81%83%

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home FreeMGM+

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GoldenEye fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

No limits. No fears. No substitutes.

When a powerful secret defense system is stolen, James Bond is assigned to stop a Russian crime syndicate from using it.
Espionage ActionJames Bond FilmGadgets and TechInternational IntrigueHigh-Stakes ThrillerIconic VillainExplosive Set PiecesClassic 90s Action

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Campbell, Tim Lewis, June Randall
Written by:
Ian Fleming, Jeffrey Caine, Michael France
Produced by:
Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Callum McDougall
Composed by:
Tina Turner, Bono, The Edge

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Questions about GoldenEye

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream GoldenEye legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeMGM+

GoldenEye 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 Fandango at Home Free. 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 GoldenEye worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is GoldenEye rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is GoldenEye?

2 h 10 min

GoldenEye runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on GoldenEye?

Critics73
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see GoldenEye much the same way.

Was GoldenEye a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$352 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $352 million worldwide, 5.9 times its budget.

What language is GoldenEye in?

EnglishRussianSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch GoldenEye?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for GoldenEye in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does GoldenEye use?

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TV Tropes lists 484 storytelling tropes for GoldenEye, including What Is Going On?, Falling Chandelier of Doom, Bavarian Fire Drill.