Moonraker(1979)
“Where all the other Bonds end… this one begins!”
Overview
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.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Studio
EON Productions
Budget
$34M
Revenue
$210M
Cast
Roger Moore
as James Bond
Lois Chiles
as Dr. Holly Goodhead
Michael Lonsdale
as Hugo Drax
Richard Kiel
as Jaws
Corinne Cléry
as Corinne Dufour
Bernard Lee
as M
Geoffrey Keen
as Sir Frederick Gray
Desmond Llewelyn
as Q
Lois Maxwell
as Miss Moneypenny
Toshirô Suga
as Cha
Emily Bolton
as Manuela
Blanche Ravalec
as Dolly
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$34M
Box Office
$210M
Production Companies
EON Productions • Les Productions Artistes Associés • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moonraker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Moonraker (1979).
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 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.
Who directed Moonraker?▼
Moonraker was directed by Lewis Gilbert and released in 1979. It is a action, adventure, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is Moonraker?▼
Moonraker has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in Moonraker?▼
The cast of Moonraker includes Roger Moore as James Bond, Lois Chiles as Dr. Holly Goodhead, Michael Lonsdale as Hugo Drax, Richard Kiel as Jaws, Corinne Cléry as Corinne Dufour and more.
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