The Living Daylights (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, The Living Daylights is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Glen, running about 130 minutes. “The new James Bond...living on the edge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.
Who’s in it. The Living Daylights stars Timothy Dalton as James Bond, Maryam d'Abo as Kara Milovy, Jeroen Krabbé as General Georgi Koskov and Joe Don Baker as Brad Whitaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Living Daylights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $191.2M 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 Living Daylights page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living Daylights 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 Living Daylights (1987)?
- In US, The Living Daylights 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 Living Daylights worth watching?
- The Living Daylights holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Living Daylights?
- The Living Daylights stars Timothy Dalton, Maryam d'Abo, Jeroen Krabbé, Joe Don Baker and John Rhys-Davies.
- When was The Living Daylights released?
- The Living Daylights was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.