Synopsis
James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit global genocide.
Scores
Overall Score
73.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
77.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
77.6%
Review Aggregate
54.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 59% of 49 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, family-friendly, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenstylizedsuspensefulaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Moore | 1979 | $4,000,000 source | $17,283,746 | reported |
| Lois Chiles | 1979 | $1,505,000 | $6,501,000 | (est) |
| Michael Lonsdale | 1979 | $1,133,000 | $4,895,000 | (est) |
| Richard Kiel | 1979 | $926,000 | $4,002,000 | (est) |
| Corinne Cléry | 1979 | $792,000 | $3,423,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score59.0
RT critic review count56
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes114,047
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1979 | $70,308,096 | $303,796,819 |
| International | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1979 | $70,308,536 | $303,798,720 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1979 | $35,154,048 | $151,898,409 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1979 | $2,361,000 | $10,201,731 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1979 | $2,774,000 | $11,986,278 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1979 | $19,686,267 | $85,063,109 |
| Total Revenues | 1979 | $59,975,315 | $259,149,528 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1979 | $34,000,000 | $146,911,841 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1979 | $10,464,000 (est) | $45,214,280 (est) |
| Participations | 1979 | $2,399,000 | $10,365,927 |
| Residuals ? | 1979 | $1,316,000 | $5,686,352 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1979 | $5,780,000 | $24,975,013 |
| Total Expenses | 1979 | $53,959,000 | $233,153,413 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1979 | $6,016,315 | $25,996,115 |
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