A View to a Kill (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, A View to a Kill is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Glen, running about 131 minutes. “Has James Bond finally met his match?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay.
Who’s in it. A View to a Kill stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Christopher Walken as Max Zorin, Tanya Roberts as Stacey Sutton and Grace Jones as May Day, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A View to a Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $152.4M 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 A View to a Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of A View to a Kill 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 A View to a Kill (1985)?
- In US, A View to a Kill 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 A View to a Kill worth watching?
- A View to a Kill holds an audience score of 6.2 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 A View to a Kill?
- A View to a Kill stars Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts, Grace Jones and Patrick Macnee.
- When was A View to a Kill released?
- A View to a Kill was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.