For Your Eyes Only (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, For Your Eyes Only is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Glen, running about 128 minutes. “No one comes close to James Bond, 007.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.
Who’s in it. For Your Eyes Only stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Carole Bouquet as Melina Havelock, Chaim Topol as Milos Columbo and Lynn-Holly Johnson as Bibi Dahl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, For Your Eyes Only has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.4M 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 For Your Eyes Only page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Your Eyes Only 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 For Your Eyes Only (1981)?
- In US, For Your Eyes Only 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 For Your Eyes Only worth watching?
- For Your Eyes Only 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 For Your Eyes Only?
- For Your Eyes Only stars Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Chaim Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson and Julian Glover.
- When was For Your Eyes Only released?
- For Your Eyes Only was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.