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Dr. No

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In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
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Critics Consensus

Featuring plenty of the humor, action, and escapist thrills the series would become known for, Dr. No kicks off the Bond franchise in style.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 03/21/2024
The original James Bond film and still one of the best, Dr No is the Caribbean romp that launched Sean Connery's charming 007 on the world. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 10/13/2008
All of the elements of the formula are there, but in pleasing moderation. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/01/2007
An entertaining piece of tongue-in-cheek action hokum. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 02/06/2025
Great start to the franchise Go to Full Review Sarah Cortinaz InSession Film 04/23/2024
It’s is a great way to get the franchise off the ground and who better to do it than Sean Connery. It may be a little predictable with the storytelling, but it’s pure fun. Go to Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) 08/08/2022
The first of the James Bond films (I trust there will be others) has the air of knowing exactly what it is up to, and that has not been common in British thrillers since the day when Hitchcock took himself off to America. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rachael H 08/17/2022 Although the film is 60 years old it didnt seem like it. Lots of action and stunts and an undercover fisherman from the Cayman Islands - great! See more diogo13 T @RT52799727 22h A cena da aranha foi qualquer coisa See more Chris S @Janomi 5d Dr. No is a good, stylish beginning for James Bond, with Sean Connery defining the character almost immediately. His first appearance at the card table gives Bond his cool confidence, charm, danger, sophistication, and slightly cruel edge with effortless ease. The movie also lays the foundation for the entire franchise: the gun-barrel opening, exotic locations, glamorous women, secret-agent cool, villain lairs, and Bond’s mix of elegance and violence. Ursula Andress also makes a major impression as Honey Ryder, especially with her iconic entrance from the ocean. The Jamaican setting gives the film a colorful, sun-soaked adventure quality, but Dr. No is slower and more modest than many later Bond entries. The villain has a strong look and concept, but he appears late and feels underused. It is historically essential, even if the formula would become more exciting later. See more IAM M @IAM1655 Jun 7 It's the first movie of the James Bond franchise. It is one of everyone's favorites, but not really a movie for me. The movie has slow pacing, and it really makes me bored. And Dr. No appears at the end of the movie, it could have been better if he appeared a bit before. See more Harrison M. @WinstonFilms Apr 5 Beautiful way to start off one of the most classic film franchises in history. Sean Connery’s portrayal of Ian Fleming’s original novel is outright perfect. A must watch for any movie fan. See more Ben W @Username618 Mar 28 Can't remember it. Either this or thunderball was disappointing. I think Thunderball. This is Brits conquer ... Indonesia? Sakarto? Saharto? Pass. See more Read all reviews
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Terence Young

Director

Sean Connery

James Bond

Ursula Andress

Honey Ryder

Joseph Wiseman

Dr. No

Jack Lord

Felix Leiter

Zena Marshall

Miss Taro

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Synopsis In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Director
Terence Young
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Danjaq Productions, EON Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 1963, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)