
You Only Live Twice
...and "twice" is the only way to live!
Directed by Lewis Gilbert
Produced by EON Productions, United Artists
A globe-trotting spy thriller with elaborate set pieces, exotic locales, and campy villainy that balances high-stakes espionage with tongue-in-cheek adventure.
A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.
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Is You Only Live Twice sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is You Only Live Twice violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does You Only Live Twice end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is You Only Live Twice scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is You Only Live Twice easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like You Only Live Twice
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as You Only Live Twice
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like You Only Live Twice, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like You Only Live Twice, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like You Only Live Twice, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































