10 Essential James Bond Movies That Define the Franchise

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Liam Gaughan is a writer at Collider with a passion for classic films and the work of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.

The James Bond franchise has had a longer lifespan than nearly any other recurring saga in history, as it remains to be seen if properties like Star Wars or Planet of the Apes will retain their relevance in the next several decades. While the films were originally based on a series of novels by Ian Fleming, new stories have begun to be told, ensuring that every generation will have their own version of the character.

Licence to Kill PG-13 ActionAdventureThriller James Bond goes rogue to seek revenge against drug lord Franz Sanchez after his friend Felix Leiter is brutally attacked and left for dead. Stripped of his license to kill, Bond infiltrates Sanchez’s organization, navigating a dangerous world of deception and betrayal. As he gains Sanchez’s trust, Bond meticulously dismantles the drug empire from within.

Dr. No PG ActionAdventureCrimeThriller A resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program. GoldenEye PG-13 ActionAdventureCrimeThriller Release Date November 16, 1995 Director Martin Campbell Cast Pierce Brosnan , Sean Bean , Izabella Scorupco , Famke Janssen , Joe Don Baker , judi dench Runtime 130 minutes Writers Ian Fleming , Michael France , Jeffrey Caine , Bruce Feirstein Tagline Website Expand Watch on Prime Video

6 ‘From Russia With Love’ Directed by Terence Young From Russia With Love was a significant step up in quality compared to Dr. No, as it attempted to tell a slightly more serious story that leaned into the Cold War tensions that were present at the time of its release.

Goldfinger featured the debut of Bond’s Aston Martin, a car that would become frequently reused throughout the saga. Goldfinger also had a striking visual design that inspired one of the best Bond posters, which has also led to many notable parodies in the Austin Powers and Kingsman franchises, as well as one of the very best episodes of The Simpsons.

Casino Royale PG-13 ActionAdventureCrimeThriller Release Date November 14, 2006 Director Martin Campbell Cast Daniel Craig , Eva Green , Mads Mikkelsen , judi dench , Jeffrey Wright , Giancarlo Giannini Runtime 144 minutes Writers Neal Purvis , Robert Wade , Paul Haggis , Ian Fleming Budget $150 million Studio Sony Distributor Sony Expand Watch on Paramount Plus

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