Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- suspenseful
- rugged
- action movie night
- classic spy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a solid, more grounded Roger Moore Bond adventure that balances darker espionage with familiar franchise spectacle.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bond and the Russians race to recover the sunken A.T.A.C. communication device.
Melina seeks justice for her murdered parents while joining Bond's effort to retrieve the A.T.A.C.
Kristatos and Colombo accuse one another of Russian connections, forcing Bond and Melina to determine the true ally.
The mission moves through the Ionian Sea, Spain, Italy, Greece, Albania, and Meteora.
Films like For Your Eyes Only, and why
The Spy Who Loved Me
Shared espionage adventure, globe-trotting missions, sardonic heroics, and exotic locations.
Octopussy
Shared secret-agent intrigue, international pursuit, gadget-driven action, and Roger Moore's witty performance style.
Thunderball
Shared Cold War spycraft, underwater recovery mission, betrayal, and fast-paced international action.
Licence to Kill
Shared revenge-driven espionage, morally ambiguous allies, and a darker, grounded Bond-style thriller tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- John Glen
- Release Date
- 1981-06-24
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (2164)
Cast
- Roger Moore
- Carole Bouquet
- Chaim Topol
- Julian Glover
- Lynn-Holly Johnson
- Cassandra Harris
- Jill Bennett
- Michael Gothard
- John Wyman
- Jack Hedley
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 For Your Eyes Only about?
- James Bond joins a grieving heiress in a race against Soviet agents and treacherous smugglers to recover a sunken British communication device.
- What is For Your Eyes Only like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of For Your Eyes Only as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is For Your Eyes Only violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in For Your Eyes Only as moderate.
- What did critics think of For Your Eyes Only?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a solid, more grounded Roger Moore Bond adventure that balances darker espionage with familiar franchise spectacle.
- Which films are like For Your Eyes Only?
- Films with a similar feel include The Spy Who Loved Me, Octopussy, Thunderball, and Licence to Kill.
- How long is For Your Eyes Only?
- For Your Eyes Only runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch For Your Eyes Only?
- In United States, For Your Eyes Only is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
