Octopussy

Octopussy

James Bond’s all time high!

Directed by John Glen

Produced by EON Productions

1983131 min6.4 / 10

A globe-trotting spy thriller that balances high-stakes espionage with exotic locales, colorful characters, and tongue-in-cheek humor.

James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Octopussy sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Octopussy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Octopussy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Octopussy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Octopussy scary? 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.

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47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Octopussy, and what each one shares →

Like Octopussy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Octopussy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Octopussy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Octopussy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Octopussy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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