Casino Royale (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1967, Casino Royale is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by John Huston, running about 131 minutes. “Casino Royale is too much for one James Bond!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.
Who’s in it. Casino Royale stars Peter Sellers as Evelyn Tremble, David Niven as James Bond, Ursula Andress as Vesper Lynd and Orson Welles as Le Chiffre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Casino Royale has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $41.7M 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 Casino Royale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casino Royale 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 Casino Royale (1967)?
- In US, Casino Royale 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 Casino Royale worth watching?
- Casino Royale holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casino Royale?
- Casino Royale stars Peter Sellers, David Niven, Ursula Andress, Orson Welles and Joanna Pettet.
- When was Casino Royale released?
- Casino Royale was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.