A View to a Kill (1985) movie poster

A View to a Kill (1985)

"Has James Bond finally met his match?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 38% (RT: 36%, MC: 40) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureActionThriller

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Runtime
2h 11m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (2,154 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
Metacritic
40
Cast
Roger Moore as James Bond
Tanya Roberts as Stacey Sutton
Christopher Walken as Max Zorin
Grace Jones as May Day
Patrick Macnee as Tibbett
Patrick Bauchau as Scarpine
David Yip as Chuck Lee
Fiona Fullerton as Pola Ivanova
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,154 votes. Critics scored it lower at 38%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • John Glen cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of A View to a Kill, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Roger Moore spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

A View to a Kill is a 1985 adventure, action, thriller film directed by John Glen. A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why.

His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay. The film has been rated by 2,154 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, A View to a Kill delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. A View to a Kill (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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