Licence to Kill (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1989, Licence to Kill is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Glen, running about 133 minutes. “James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.
Who’s in it. Licence to Kill stars Timothy Dalton as James Bond, Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier, Robert Davi as Franz Sanchez and Talisa Soto as Lupe Lamora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Licence to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $156.2M 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 Licence to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Licence to 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 Licence to Kill (1989)?
- In US, Licence to 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 Licence to Kill worth watching?
- Licence to Kill 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 Licence to Kill?
- Licence to Kill stars Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Talisa Soto and Anthony Zerbe.
- When was Licence to Kill released?
- Licence to Kill was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.