You Only Live Twice (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1967, You Only Live Twice is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 117 minutes. “...and "twice" is the only way to live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. You Only Live Twice stars Sean Connery as James Bond, Akiko Wakabayashi as Aki, Mie Hama as Kissy Suzuki and Tetsurō Tamba as Tiger Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, You Only Live Twice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $111.6M 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 You Only Live Twice page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Only Live Twice 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 You Only Live Twice (1967)?
- In US, You Only Live Twice 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 You Only Live Twice worth watching?
- You Only Live Twice holds an audience score of 6.6 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 You Only Live Twice?
- You Only Live Twice stars Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsurō Tamba and Teru Shimada.
- When was You Only Live Twice released?
- You Only Live Twice was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.