The World Is Not Enough (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, The World Is Not Enough is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Michael Apted, running about 128 minutes. “As the countdown begins for the new millennium there is still one number you can always count on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.
Who’s in it. The World Is Not Enough stars Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, Sophie Marceau as Elektra King, Robert Carlyle as Renard and Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The World Is Not Enough has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $361.8M 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 The World Is Not Enough page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World Is Not Enough 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 The World Is Not Enough (1999)?
- In US, The World Is Not Enough 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 The World Is Not Enough worth watching?
- The World Is Not Enough 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 The World Is Not Enough?
- The World Is Not Enough stars Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards and Robbie Coltrane.
- When was The World Is Not Enough released?
- The World Is Not Enough was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.