Octopussy
Seen it?1983 | 131 min | Adventure, Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.4 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 and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$188 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 555K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Glen
- Roger MooreJames Bond
- Maud AdamsOctopussy
- Louis JourdanKamal Khan
- Kristina WaybornMagda
- Kabir BediGobinda
- Steven BerkoffOrlov
- Vijay AmritrajVijay
- Desmond LlewelynQ
- Lois MaxwellMiss Moneypenny
- Robert BrownM