Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- propulsive
- glamorous
- action movie night
- blockbuster marathon
What critics said
Critics found the film lavishly produced and faithful to classic Bond spectacle, but considered its over-the-top action and uneven later sections divisive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bond loses institutional backing after captivity and investigates who betrayed him while tracking Zao and Graves.
Gustav Graves presents a satellite capable of projecting a massive laser beam as the centerpiece of his scheme.
The film combines classic Bond glamour with extravagant stunts, futuristic technology, fencing, and an ice-palace climax.
Bond returns after fourteen months of captivity with his 007 status revoked and must rebuild his agency through a personal investigation.
Films like Die Another Day, and why
GoldenEye
glamorous espionage, extravagant action set pieces, international locations, and a larger-than-life villain
The World Is Not Enough
spy adventure driven by betrayal, high-tech weaponry, exotic locations, and stylish danger
Mission: Impossible 2
campy secret-agent spectacle, seductive intrigue, gadget-heavy action, and global stakes
Movie Details
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Release Date
- 2002-11-17
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (4009)
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan
- Halle Berry
- Toby Stephens
- Rosamund Pike
- Rick Yune
- Judi Dench
- John Cleese
- Michael Madsen
- Will Yun Lee
- Kenneth Tsang
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Die Another Day about?
- After surviving captivity and betrayal, James Bond races across the globe to expose a rogue billionaire's orbital superweapon before it ignites a new international crisis.
- What is Die Another Day like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Die Another Day as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Die Another Day violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Die Another Day as moderate.
- What did critics think of Die Another Day?
- Critics found the film lavishly produced and faithful to classic Bond spectacle, but considered its over-the-top action and uneven later sections divisive.
- Which films are like Die Another Day?
- Films with a similar feel include GoldenEye, The World Is Not Enough, and Mission: Impossible 2.
- How long is Die Another Day?
- Die Another Day runs 133 minutes.
- Where can I watch Die Another Day?
- In United States, Die Another Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
