Moonraker (1979) movie poster

Moonraker (1979)

"Where all the other Bonds end… this one begins!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 62% (RT: 59%, MC: 66) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionAdventureThrillerScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
2h 6m
Country
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (2,174 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Roger Moore as James Bond
Lois Chiles as Dr. Holly Goodhead
Michael Lonsdale as Hugo Drax
Richard Kiel as Jaws
Corinne ClΓ©ry as Corinne Dufour
Geoffrey Keen as Sir Frederick Gray
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 2,174 votes. Critics scored it lower at 62%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Moonraker, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Moonraker was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Moonraker is a 1979 action, adventure, thriller film directed by Lewis Gilbert. After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr.

Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space. The film has been rated by 2,174 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Moonraker 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. Moonraker (1979) 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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What Reddit Thinks

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In Moonraker (1979), the cable lines that Jaws bites through were made of liquorice. Richard Kiel still had to wear his steel dentures.
Top comment: ""still had to wear..." well, yeah, he's supposed to look like that"
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