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Moonraker

Seen it?

1979 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Star Trek, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $210 million worldwide on a $34 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 401K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lewis Gilbert

  • Roger MooreJames Bond
  • Lois ChilesDr. Holly Goodhead
  • Michael LonsdaleHugo Drax
  • Richard KielJaws
  • Corinne CléryCorinne Dufour
  • Bernard LeeM
  • Geoffrey KeenSir Frederick Gray
  • Desmond LlewelynQ
  • Lois MaxwellMiss Moneypenny
  • Toshirô SugaCha