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Moonraker

"Where all the other Bonds end… this one begins!"

June 26, 1979 2h 6m 6.2/10 (2,129 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Moonraker is a action/adventure film. directed by Lewis Gilbert. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, and Michael Lonsdale

Synopsis

After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 26, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 2h 6m 126 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (2,129 votes)
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Budget $34M Production budget
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Box Office $210.3M 6.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$34,000,000
Revenue
$210,308,099

Production Companies

  • EON Productions
  • Les Productions Artistes Associés
  • United Artists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moonraker about?

After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With t...

Who directed Moonraker?

Moonraker was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

How long is Moonraker?

Moonraker has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).

When was Moonraker released?

Moonraker was released on June 26, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Moonraker?

The main cast of Moonraker includes Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry.

Is Moonraker worth watching?

Moonraker has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 2,129 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.