The Man with the Golden Gun (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, The Man with the Golden Gun is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 125 minutes. “The man with the golden gun is ready to assassinate James Bond.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.
Who’s in it. The Man with the Golden Gun stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga, Britt Ekland as Mary Goodnight and Maud Adams as Andrea Anders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Man with the Golden Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $97.6M 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 The Man with the Golden Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with the Golden Gun 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 Man with the Golden Gun (1974)?
- In US, The Man with the Golden Gun 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 Man with the Golden Gun worth watching?
- The Man with the Golden Gun holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Man with the Golden Gun?
- The Man with the Golden Gun stars Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams and Hervé Villechaize.
- When was The Man with the Golden Gun released?
- The Man with the Golden Gun was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.