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For Your Eyes Only

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When a British ship is sunk in foreign waters, the world's superpowers begin a feverish race to find its cargo: a nuclear submarine control system. And 007 (Roger Moore) is thrust into one of his most riveting adventures as he rushes to join the search ... and prevent global devastation!
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For Your Eyes Only trades in some of the outlandish Bond staples for a more sober outing, and the result is a satisfying adventure, albeit without some of the bombastic thrills fans may be looking for.

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Bruce McCabe Boston Globe For Your Eyes Only, however, looks like the work of people too smug in the belief they've got a good thing going to bother to make it interesting. It oozes unwarranted condescension. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times Most of the time, though, For Your Eyes Only is a slick entertainment. Oct 30, 2015 Full Review Gary Arnold Washington Post No. 12 in the phenomenally durable James Bond series. For Your Eyes Only is undeniably easy on the eyes. Maybe too easy to prevent the mind from wandering and the lids from drooping. Oct 30, 2015 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn When it is so obvious that the filmmakers and studio doesn't care about what they are creating, it becomes an uninspiring watch that overall feels dull and forgettable even though there are moments of genuinely great action. Rated: C Aug 28, 2022 Full Review John Brosnan Starburst It is definitely a movie where you can start watching it at any point and not feel confused about what is going on — because there is nothing going on. Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Kenneth Turan New West/California For Your Eyes Only is the twelfth Bond picture, the fifth with Roger Moore in the title role, and no series has been more homogenous. Nov 3, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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M B Good Bond Movie, authentic characters, great casting and fantastic music really help this move along nicely. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review James P Roger Moore's best outing as 007 by a country mile. Back down to earth after the sci-fi shenanigans of Moonraker. Lead Bond girl one of the best of the series albeit there's no central villain. Moore should had this as his farewell movie instead of the shocking AVTAK. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Liam D Easily Moore’s most underrated bond film, even though it starts and ends pretty goofy the rest of the film is an great espionage thriller with an fantastic score, solid acting and fun action sequences Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Mark J Sadly just feels like everyone involved in this was a bit bored. From the throw away start to wrap up a story line spreading numerous films to the throw away plot which they decided to film anyway. In a way a bit better for being a bit less stupid and the climbing scene was good but just a boring film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review Obi-wan K Another Mid movie Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Tim M An unremarkable yet fun Bond outing, For Your Eyes Only is definitely a spy caper to get your peepers on. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Glen

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Roger Moore

James Bond

Carole Bouquet

Melina Havelock

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Lynn-Holly Johnson

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Julian Glover

Aristotle Kristatos

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Synopsis When a British ship is sunk in foreign waters, the world's superpowers begin a feverish race to find its cargo: a nuclear submarine control system. And 007 (Roger Moore) is thrust into one of his most riveting adventures as he rushes to join the search ... and prevent global devastation!
Director
John Glen
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists, EON Productions, Danjaq Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 1981, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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