Moonraker (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 6.2

Moonraker poster

Released in 1979, Moonraker is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 126 minutes. “Where all the other Bonds end, this one begins!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

Who’s in it. Moonraker stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Lois Chiles as Dr. Holly Goodhead, Michael Lonsdale as Hugo Drax and Richard Kiel as Jaws, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Moonraker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $210.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonraker page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moonraker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moonraker (1979)?
In US, Moonraker is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Moonraker worth watching?
Moonraker holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Moonraker?
Moonraker stars Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel and Corinne Cléry.
When was Moonraker released?
Moonraker was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.