Live and Let Die (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, Live and Let Die is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 121 minutes. “Bond is back. Back in action. Back with excitement.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.
Who’s in it. Live and Let Die stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Yaphet Kotto as Kananga/Mr. Big, Jane Seymour as Solitaire and Clifton James as Sheriff J.W. Pepper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Live and Let Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $126.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live and Let Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live and Let Die 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 Live and Let Die (1973)?
- In US, Live and Let Die is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Live and Let Die worth watching?
- Live and Let Die 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 Live and Let Die?
- Live and Let Die stars Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour, Clifton James and Julius Harris.
- When was Live and Let Die released?
- Live and Let Die was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.