Octopussy (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1983, Octopussy is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Glen, running about 131 minutes. “James Bond's all time high.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Indian Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.
Who’s in it. Octopussy stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Maud Adams as Octopussy, Kristina Wayborn as Magda and Louis Jourdan as Kamal Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Octopussy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.5M 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 YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Octopussy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Octopussy 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 Octopussy (1983)?
- In US, Octopussy 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 Octopussy worth watching?
- Octopussy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Octopussy?
- Octopussy stars Roger Moore, Maud Adams, Kristina Wayborn, Louis Jourdan and Kabir Bedi.
- When was Octopussy released?
- Octopussy was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.