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Licence to Kill
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Glen. With Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Licence to Kill.
MoviHero lists June 13, 1989 as the release date for Licence to Kill. John Glen is the listed director. The listed cast includes Timothy Dalton as James Bond, Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier, Robert Davi as Franz Sanchez, Talisa Soto as Lupe Lamora. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 13, 1989
GenresAdventure · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 13m
DirectorJohn Glen
CastTimothy Dalton as James Bond, Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier, Robert Davi as Franz Sanchez, Talisa Soto as Lupe Lamora
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Licence to Kill right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Licence to Kill runs 2h 13m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 2,292 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Effective immediately, your licence to kill is revoked, and I require you to hand over your weapon.”
Viewer reaction
“A different kind of Bond Released in 1989, "Licence to Kill" always struck me as the most atypical Bond film.”
Viewer reaction
“I was just not a fan of Timothy Dalton's "007" and so can't say I was looking forward with much enthusiasm to this.”
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“Man, del Toro was only 21 in this film and still makes a showing as one of the most lethal Bond baddies in the history…”
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“License to Kill transformers Bond from a goofy punchline to a vengeful unstoppable force, turning the franchise from whimsical to gritty and producing one of…”
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