Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- glamorous
- romantic
- classic film night
- spy movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally regard it as a strong, visually ambitious Bond adventure with notable emotional depth, despite reservations about George Lazenby's performance and the film's lengthy runtime.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bond poses as Sir Hilary Bray to penetrate Blofeld's guarded Swiss facility and investigate the secret plan.
Bond's mission is driven by his continuing determination to locate and stop Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Bond's relationship with Tracy becomes central to the mission and to his emotional trajectory alongside the covert operation.
The Swiss mountain setting supports ski chases, bobsled pursuit, avalanches, and fortress infiltration.
Films like On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and why
From Russia with Love
Shared espionage adventure, stylish international locations, secret identities, and romantic stakes within a polished spy franchise framework.
The Spy Who Loved Me
Shared Cold War spy intrigue, globe-spanning action, villainous conspiracies, and a charismatic secret agent protagonist.
North by Northwest
Shared romantic spy thriller structure, elaborate covert missions, dangerous antagonists, and heightened action spectacle.
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter R. Hunt
- Release Date
- 1969-12-18
- Runtime
- 142 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (2230)
Cast
- George Lazenby
- Diana Rigg
- Telly Savalas
- Gabriele Ferzetti
- Ilse Steppat
- Bernard Lee
- Lois Maxwell
- George Baker
- Bernard Horsfall
- Desmond Llewelyn
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, 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 On Her Majesty's Secret Service about?
- James Bond infiltrates Blofeld’s Swiss stronghold under an assumed identity while an unexpected romance raises the personal stakes of his most emotionally charged mission.
- What is On Her Majesty's Secret Service like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of On Her Majesty's Secret Service as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is On Her Majesty's Secret Service violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in On Her Majesty's Secret Service as moderate.
- What did critics think of On Her Majesty's Secret Service?
- Critics generally regard it as a strong, visually ambitious Bond adventure with notable emotional depth, despite reservations about George Lazenby's performance and the film's lengthy runtime.
- Which films are like On Her Majesty's Secret Service?
- Films with a similar feel include From Russia with Love, The Spy Who Loved Me, and North by Northwest.
- How long is On Her Majesty's Secret Service?
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service runs 142 minutes.
- Where can I watch On Her Majesty's Secret Service?
- In United States, On Her Majesty's Secret Service is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
