Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die

Bond is back. Back in action. Back with excitement.

Directed by Guy Hamilton

Produced by EON Productions, United Artists

1973121 min6.5 / 10

A globe-trotting spy thriller that balances high-octane action and exotic locales with playful humor and supernatural intrigue, anchored by Bond's cool detachment.

James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.

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  • Is Live and Let Die sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Live and Let Die violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Live and Let Die end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Live and Let Die scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Live and Let Die easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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