← Back to results
Octopussy
1983 131 min United Kingdom PG 18+
★6.2
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Director: John Glen
🎭 Based on
«Octopussy and The Living Daylights»
byIan Fleming
Trailers
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
Description
James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Indian Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.
Budget:
$27.5M
US Gross:
$67.89M
Worldwide:
$187.5M
Starring
Roger Moore
Actor
Maud Adams
Actor
Louis Jourdan
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1984
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1984
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Octopussy is a polarizing entry in the franchise that typically divides audiences between those who enjoy its classic, gadget-heavy adventure tropes and those who find it a decline in quality. While its Indian setting and ambitious stunt work are widely praised, the film's reliance on campy humor and an increasingly aged Roger Moore remains a point of significant contention.
| Production | The exotic Indian locations and atmosphere provide a visually striking and memorable backdrop for the adventure. | |
| Direction | The film features technically impressive and high-stakes stunt sequences, most notably the aerial photography and the kinetic train chase. | |
| Acting | Louis Jourdan and Steven Berkoff deliver compelling performances that effectively anchor the film's villainous plots. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is a complex and occasionally illogical fusion of multiple Fleming sources, leaving some viewers impressed by its richness and others frustrated by its lack of cohesion. | |
| Acting | Roger Moore's age and physical capability as Bond remain a source of debate, with some finding his performance classic and others viewing him as past his prime. | |
| Humor | The reliance on slapstick and campy humor creates a divide between fans who appreciate the lighthearted franchise tradition and those who find it excessive or silly. |