Action Thriller Adventure James Bond Collection

You Only Live Twice

Name: You Only Live Twice
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure
Released: 1967-01-01
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsuro Tamba, Teru Shimada

1967Dir. Lewis Gilbert1h 57m

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Runtime1h 57m

Released1967

Budget$9.5M

Box office$111.6M

DirectorLewis Gilbert

About This Movie

You Only Live Twice is a fascinating Bond film that mixes espionage with a heavy dose of Japanese culture — from the beautiful landscapes to the striking sets. The practical effects are quite noteworthy, especially the elaborate spacecraft sequences that still hold up today. Sean Connery's performance is solid, embodying the suave confidence expected of 007, while Donald Pleasence's portrayal of Blofeld brings a sinister charm that’s memorable. The pacing has a nice rhythm, moving from tense action scenes to quieter moments of intrigue. There's a certain atmosphere here, blending adventure and a looming sense of international tension, reflective of its time. Plus, those classic gadgets never get old.

Released on June 13, 1967, in the UK.Features underwater scenes shot in Japan's beautiful locations.Last Bond film to feature Sean Connery until Diamonds Are Forever.Notable for its use of miniatures in the spacecraft sequences.