GoldenEye

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GoldenEye

PG-13

Released Nov 17, 1995

2h 10m

Action

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When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

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Critics Consensus

The first and best Pierce Brosnan Bond film, GoldenEye brings the series into a more modern context, and the result is a 007 entry that's high-tech, action-packed, and urbane.

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

With a dynamite opening reel that showcases the series renewed vigor, GoldenEye is two hours of well-executed thrills, high-tech mayhem and one-of-a-kind comedy.

Nov 19, 2019

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

James Bond, the British spy with a taste for the high life and a license to kill, comes back in surprisingly hardy and supple form.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 28, 2015

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Doug Thomas

Seattle Times

Brosnan's right there, born to play the part. Perhaps by design, he captures a bit from each predecessor -- the panache of Sean Connery, the cheeky humor of Roger Moore, the serious grit of Timothy Dalton.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 28, 2015

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

This new era of Brosnan films became a little campy as time went on, but Goldeneye stands out among the rest.

Apr 23, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

GoldenEye remains the best Pierce Brosnan film of the James Bond franchise.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 19, 2022

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

GoldenEye tried to breathe new life into the franchise and it succeeded!

Rated: B+

Aug 28, 2022

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PJ T

Perfect introduction to Pierce Brosnan as Bond, well written characters, and underrated cinematography. Goldeneye pulls us in and we can’t wait for the next scene.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/23/25

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Craig H

First time seeing a Brosnan Bond movie and Piers Brosnan is just perfect as Bond, looks the absolute part and he's slick and charming is cheeky, that cheek the later entries lack. I really enjoyed the last 20 minutes by far the best part of the movie. The villain is one of the best ones Sean Bean did a good job and its just a fun movie, but what it lacks for me is the action is mediocre, and the story was decent but theres been better stories in Bond movies. Overall a well made good movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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James P

Brosnan's best and one of the best all-round of the series. Sean Bean's baddie is Bond's equal and Xenia is a gorgeous, voluptuous, lunatic femme fatale who you wouldn't kick out of bed nor want to face in a dark alley! Just a pity that Pierce's tenure went downhill after this one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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Liam D

it’s a perfect restart without losing some of the momentum from the previous films with; solid directing by Martin Campbell (No Escape, Bergerac) A great cast including Pierce Brosnan (who will always be my Bond) and some great action sequences, heck I even really like the score by Eric Serra

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Michael D L

A great action movie with great stunts and awesome humor enjoyable

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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tim s

Pierce Brosnan's subsequent 007 films never surpassed GoldenEye. It remains the most grounded and realistic of his Bond tenure. The stunts are well-executed, the action is punchy, and the humor is well-placed. This reboot of the franchise was precisely what it needed.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Synopsis

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Screenwriter: Ian Fleming, Michael France, Bruce Feirstein, Jeffrey Caine
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: United Artists, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Danjaq Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Violence|Sequences of Action|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $106.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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