How to Watch the James Bond Movies in Order (and Where to Stream Them)

James Bond was first introduced to the world in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel Casino Royale. The dapper, cunning and sly British operative became an instant hit with readers, prompting Fleming to quickly follow up with more Bond novels.

Nine years later, Bond made his big-screen debut with 1962’s Dr. No. In the film, Bond was portrayed by Sean Connery, who was still relatively new to the industry at the time. Just like the novel series, the film was a hit and Connery soon returned for more sequels. Since then, Bond has returned in 26 additional films and has been portrayed by six other actors – David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.

There have also been two outlier movies – 1967’s Casino Royale and 1983’s Never Say Never Again. The former was more of a comedic take on spy films and the latter brought Connery back to retell the story of Thunderball (which he had already starred in 18 years prior).

Here’s where to stream all 27 James Bond movies and how to watch them in order.

Dr. No (1962)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

The first 007 film starred Connery and was based on Fleming’s sixth Bond novel of the same name, Dr. No. In the movie, one of Bond’s MI6 colleagues mysteriously vanishes in Jamaica and he is sent to investigate. There Bond meets Dr. No, a scientist working for an agency known as SPECTRE that’s trying to disrupt NASA’s Project Mercury.

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From Russia with Love (1963)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

Based on the fifth Bond novel, From Russia with Love sees Bond hunted by the evil and mysterious SPECTRE agency that wants him dead. To kill him, they try to lure Bond into an assassination attempt, but 007 has other plans — he wants to steal the Lektor, a ciphering machine that can decode secret messages from the Soviets.

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Goldfinger (1964)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

Goldfinger was based on the seventh 007 novel and sees Bond tracking the notorious gold smuggler Auric Goldfinger. The movie is one of the most iconic Bond films thanks to memorable scenes including Bond finding Auric’s accomplice Jill (Shirley Eaton) dead and completely covered in gold.

The film also introduced iconic characters like Goldfinger and Oddjob, and served as the main inspiration for the comedy Austin Powers in Goldmember.

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Thunderball (1965)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

In Thunderball, SPECTRE has stolen two atomic bombs and is now holding the world ransom for $100 million dollars (which served as the inspiration for Dr. Evil’s plan in the first Austin Powers movie).

Naturally, it’s up to Bond and MI6 to stop them. The film was based on the ninth Fleming novel of the same name.

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You Only Live Twice (1967)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

Based on the 12th Bond novel of the same name, You Only Live Twice sees the U.S. space capsule Jupiter 16 get hijacked by an unknown spacecraft.

Taking place during the Cold War, governments around the world suspect it was likely Russia or Japan, but Bond and his fellow MI6 agents know better. During their investigation, they discover that the culprit is none other than SPECTRE.

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Casino Royale (1967)

Bond Actor: Peter Sellers

Casino Royale is inspired by the first Bond novel of the same name, but this time around, the movie takes a comedic approach and spoofs spy thrillers. The film is one of only two Bond movies not produced by Eon, which is known for their classic take on Fleming’s character, having made 25 of the franchise’s films.

In the film, an aging Bond is forced out of retirement to take on the SMERSH agency. To trick the organization, MI6 decides to nickname all its spies James Bond 007, causing hilarious confusion. The film had a robust cast, with Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Deborah Kerr and many others joining Sellers.

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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

Bond Actor: George Lazenby

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service replaced Connery with Lazenby as Bond. This time around, the agent needs to save the world after a nefarious villain named Ernst Blofeld (the inspiration for Dr. Evil) brainwashes 12 women to infect the world’s crops with sterilizing bacteria.

The film was met with tepid reviews, with many feeling that Lazenby wasn’t a convincing Bond. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was Lazenby’s only foray into the 007 franchise.

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Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

After the middling reception of the previous film, the studio rehired Connery to once again portray Bond. In Diamonds Are Forever, MI6 suspects that a cartel is secretly stealing diamonds from South Africa to purposefully keep the world’s supply low, thus increasing prices.

But, as Bond digs deeper into the mystery, the true size of the criminal organization is revealed.

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Live and Let Die (1973)

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

007 once again had a new star with Live and Let Die. Moore took over the role of Bond and is tasked with tracking a New York drug lord who seems to have more resources than any normal dealer should.

Bond discovers that the kingpin is actually the dictator of a Caribbean island where poppy plants are being secretly grown. Paul McCartney’s theme song for the film was also a hit and earned the artist an Oscar and Grammy nomination.

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The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

In The Man with the Golden Gun, Bond sets out to find the mysterious criminal Francisco Scaramanga, who uses a trademark golden gun and bullets to kill his foes.

Bond later learns that Scaramanga’s murder spree is connected to his stealing of the Solex Agitator, a solar power device that could help solve the world’s energy crisis. The movie was heavily influenced by the energy crisis that had occurred the prior year.

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The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

In The Spy Who Loved Me, nuclear submarines start vanishing and Bond is forced to team up with KGB agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to find them.

In typical Bond style, James and Anya go from enemies to lovers. The film also introduced one of the most iconic Bond villains, Jaws (Richard Kiel), known for his razor-sharp steel teeth.

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Moonraker

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

Moonraker is another iconic Bond film that has become much more popular in the years since its release. The film begins with a space shuttle getting hijacked mid-air while attached to a 747 shuttle carrier.

MI6 is alerted to the incident and Bond sets out to uncover the mystery, which leads to a humanity-destroying scheme. Initially, the movie had mixed reviews for its bombastic sci-fi plot, but in the decades since its release, Moonraker’s wild adventure has become popular with many fans.

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For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

At the start of For Your Eyes Only, a British missile-launching submarine sinks after hitting a mine. With warheads onboard, Bond must race against the Soviets to find the sunken submarine and ensure the missiles don’t fall into the wrong hands.

As part of a deal with Marvel, For Your Eyes Only even received its own comic book adaptation.

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Octopussy (1983)

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

Octopussy was based on Fleming’s final Bond book of short stories Octopussy and The Living Daylights, which was released in 1966, two years after the author’s death.

In the film, Bond is tasked with keeping tabs on a jewelry smuggler known as Octopussy (Maud Adams). But the agent eventually uncovers a much larger plan by the Soviets to blow up a NATO airforce base.

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Never Say Never Again (1983)

Bond Actor: Sean Connery

In 1983, over a decade after his last appearance as Bond, Connery once again reprised his role as 007. Never Say Never Again was a retelling of Fleming’s novel Thunderball, which had already been released as a Bond film back in 1965 (and also starred Connery).

The movie was a hit at the box office and was well-received by critics, with Roger Ebert even saying, “There was never a Beatles reunion. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez don’t appear on the same stage anymore. But here, by God, is Sean Connery as Sir James Bond. Good work, 007.”

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A View to Kill (1985)

Bond Actor: Roger Moore

In A View to Kill, Bond is investigating a strange horse breeder whose thoroughbreds seem to win every race they’re in. As Bond digs deeper, it turns out the plan is much larger and involves a plot to destroy Silicon Valley.

Joining Moore in the cast was Tanya Roberts and Christopher Walken as the evil Max Zorin. The film’s Bond song, performed by Duran Duran, was also a massive hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

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The Living Daylights (1987)

Bond Actor: Timothy Dalton

The Living Daylights was Dalton’s first portrayal of Bond after taking over the role from Moore. In the film, Bond and the rest of MI6 discover that the KGB has re-enacted its policy of “smiert spionam” which says to kill all enemy spies.

In a 1987 interview with The New York Times, Dalton talked about what it was like taking over the legendary character. “I felt it would be wrong to pluck the character out of thin air,” the actor said, “or to base him on any of my predecessors’ interpretations. Instead, I went to the man who created him, and I was astonished.”

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License to Kill (1989)

Bond Actor: Timothy Dalton

License to Kill was Dalton’s second and final outing as Bond. In the film, he works with the DEA to track a Florida drug dealer who is secretly running a globe-spanning cocaine empire.

The movie was notable for its wild death scenes, like the infamous shark tank and decompression chamber scenes.

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GoldenEye (1995)

Bond Actor: Pierce Brosnan

007 took a six-year hiatus but returned in 1995 with Brosnan taking over the role of Bond. GoldenEye modernized the Bond franchise and was the first to be released after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Now, in the film, a Russian crime syndicate is trying to use a satellite weapon called the GoldenEye to destroy the West’s economy. Joining Brosnan in the cast were Famke Janssen, Sean Bean, and Judi Dench who took on the role of M, which she would reprise many more times.

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Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

Bond Actor: Pierce Brosnan

In Tomorrow Never Dies, MI6 must stop a terrorist plot between a media mogul and a terrorist group who want to instigate a war between China and the U.K. Their goal is to destabilize China’s government and take over the nation’s media.

The film also starred two prominent “Bond Girls”, Michelle Yeoh as Wai Lin and Teri Hatcher as Paris Carver.

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The World Is Not Enough (1999)

Bond Actor: Pierce Brosnan

The World is Not Enough tasked Bond with protecting the daughter of a billionaire after her father is murdered by a terrorist group. His murder turns out to be part of a wider plot to cause a nuclear meltdown to inflate oil prices.

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Die Another Day (2002)

Bond Actor: Pierce Brosnan

In Die Another Day, Bond uncovers the connection between a British billionaire, a diamond-smuggling operation and the North Korean government. He was joined by Halle Berry, who gave the film a huge amount of publicity before it even premiered thanks to her iconic beach scene.

The movie also had a robust cast of supporting roles and cameos that included Rosamund Pike, Madonna and John Cleese. Die Another Day was Brosnan’s final role as Bond.

Watch Die Another Day on Netflix

Casino Royale (2006)

Bond Actor: Daniel Craig

In 2006, Bond came back with a punch in Casino Royale. Craig was now helming the series as Bond and the franchise was officially rebooted, technically starting from the beginning — but set in the present day.

The film was based on Fleming’s original Bond novel of the same name and sees Bond embark on his first mission as a 00 agent. He must win a high-stakes game of poker against a wealthy financier who is funneling money to a terrorist organization.

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Quantum of Solace (2008)

Bond Actor: Daniel Craig

Casino Royale was followed by the sequel Quantum of Solace. In the film, Bond must protect a young woman whose family has been murdered by terrorists who want to overtake her country.

Watch Quantum of Solace on Netflix

Skyfall (2012)

Bond Actor: Daniel Craig

To date, Skyfall is the biggest hit in the 007 franchise. After Bond’s presumed death at the start of the film, MI6 is attacked and Bond must come out of hiding to save the agency. Along the way, he learns that M has a few dark secrets that have imperiled the operation.

Skyfall is the highest-grossing Bond film, earning $1.1 billion at the box office, per Box Office Mojo. Adele’s single “Skyfall” was also a smash hit and earned her an Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe.

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Spectre (2015)

Bond Actor: Daniel Craig

In Spectre, the new reboot series finally reintroduced the nefarious SPECTRE organization. Bond learns that this secret agency has actually been pulling the strings all along and is heavily connected to the events of the two previous films.

Joining Craig in the cast were Christoph Waltz, Naomie Harris and Dave Bautista.

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No Time to Die (2021)

Bond Actor: Daniel Craig

The final 007 film to date, No Time to Die sees Bond called out of retirement after the CIA asks for his help.

The movie has a shocking and explosive finale that polarized viewers and opened many questions about where the Bond franchise might go from here.

Watch No Time to Die on Netflix