Check Google Play Movies availability
Rent or buy
LOADING
MOVIE DECISION GUIDE
You Only Live Twice
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Lewis Gilbert. With Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.
Watch NowWatch trailer
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and…
MAKE THE CALL
Does this belong in your night?
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for You Only Live Twice.
MoviHero lists June 13, 1967 as the release date for You Only Live Twice. Lewis Gilbert is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sean Connery as James Bond, Akiko Wakabayashi as Aki, Mie Hama as Kissy Suzuki, Tetsuro Tamba as Tiger Tanaka. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 13, 1967
GenresAdventure · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 57m
DirectorLewis Gilbert
CastSean Connery as James Bond, Akiko Wakabayashi as Aki, Mie Hama as Kissy Suzuki, Tetsuro Tamba as Tiger Tanaka
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is You Only Live Twice right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
You Only Live Twice runs 1h 57m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: 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.
CHANGE ONE THING
Like this, but...
These share a listed genre with You Only Live Twice. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 2,619 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
Rating data supplied by TMDB, shown on a 10-point scale. MoviHero audience ratings are calculated separately from scores submitted here.
MOVIHERO AUDIENCE RATING
What did you think?
Your movie rating. Your audience score.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Check You Only Live Twice on Google Play Movies or Apple TV Store
Find rental or purchase options. Confirm availability, price and quality in your region on the store.
Check Apple TV Store availability
Rent or buy
Quality isn’t confirmed yet. Check the viewing option on the provider’s site.
OPTION 2
Other ways to watch You Only Live Twice
Compare reported U.S. streaming, free, rental and purchase options in one place.
United States
Amazon Prime Video
Prime trialCheck quality on provider
Watch on Amazon Prime Videofor free
30 Days FreeThen $8.99 / month
Amazon Video
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerRent or buy
Apple TV Store
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerVisit Apple TV
WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
Watch Profile
Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about You Only Live Twice
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“James goes to Japan "You Only Live Twice" (1967) takes agent 007 to Japan where he seeks the secret SPECTRE installation responsible for literally stealing…”
Viewer reaction
“Yeah... forgotten isn't it? Maybe it's forgotten because they try and turn Sean Connery into a Japanese man to hide him and he just ends…”
Viewer reaction
“This time, "007" (Sean Connery) has to investigate some mysterious goings on in outer space as first an American, then a Soviet rocket disappear.”
More reactions (2)
Viewer reaction
“This is in the hay day of 007 films.”
Viewer reaction
“An improvement over Thunderball but still not as good as the original 3 Connery films, it is still very iconic despite it only just having…”
Selected review excerpts supplied by TMDB. Opinions belong to their original authors.
A CLOSER LOOK
Stay with the image.
CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
Follow the character.
Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGSpectre
2015·Adventure · Thriller · Action
7.1/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWanderer
2026·Thriller · Action
7.1/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEBad Day at the Office
2026·Thriller · Action