Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- heightened
- glamorous
- action movie night
- classic cinema night
What critics said
Critics generally find the film fast-moving and entertaining, with Christopher Lee's villain, exotic locations, and practical stunts standing out despite uneven writing and execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
James Bond investigates Scaramanga while recognizing the killer as a dark professional counterpart and facing him in a final confrontation.
The powerful solar cell equipment, including the Solex device, motivates the international investigation and criminal pursuit.
The film emphasizes elaborate chase sequences, martial arts action, exotic locations, and a celebrated car flip.
Bond follows the case through Beirut, Macau, Bangkok, and an exotic island environment while pursuing the assassin and stolen technology.
Films like The Man with the Golden Gun, and why
Live and Let Die
Shared espionage adventure, globe-trotting locations, charismatic secret agent, and elaborate stunt action.
The Spy Who Loved Me
Shared James Bond formula of international intrigue, exotic settings, glamorous allies, and larger-than-life villains.
From Russia with Love
Shared assassin-centered spy thriller structure, stylish action set pieces, and a dangerous personal rivalry.
You Only Live Twice
Shared secret-agent adventure, colorful villainy, martial arts encounters, and high-energy practical stunts.
Movie Details
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Release Date
- 1974-12-04
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (2365)
Cast
- Roger Moore
- Christopher Lee
- Britt Ekland
- Maud Adams
- Hervé Villechaize
- Clifton James
- Richard Loo
- Soon-Tek Oh
- Marc Lawrence
- Bernard Lee
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 The Man with the Golden Gun about?
- James Bond hunts a million-dollar assassin whose deadly reputation mirrors his own, leading to a globe-spanning duel over stolen solar technology.
- What is The Man with the Golden Gun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Man with the Golden Gun as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Man with the Golden Gun violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Man with the Golden Gun as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Man with the Golden Gun?
- Critics generally find the film fast-moving and entertaining, with Christopher Lee's villain, exotic locations, and practical stunts standing out despite uneven writing and execution.
- Which films are like The Man with the Golden Gun?
- Films with a similar feel include Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me, From Russia with Love, and You Only Live Twice.
- How long is The Man with the Golden Gun?
- The Man with the Golden Gun runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Man with the Golden Gun?
- In United States, The Man with the Golden Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
