How to Watch All 27 James Bond Movies In Order

James Bond has enthralled global audiences since his cinematic debut in 1962's Dr. No. Based on the character created by Ian Fleming, the legendary British intelligence agent has appeared in 27 movies with seven actors portraying him from the 1960s to present day. At the time of writing, it is the fifth-highest-grossing movie franchise of all time, earning over $7.8 billion at the worldwide box office.

Famous for its chic cast, stunning locations, and thrilling action sequences, the Bond series is a seminal inclusion in film history. This guide will show you how to watch all the James Bond movies in order via popular streamers like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and more! Eon Productions serves as the official producer of the James Bond film series, however, not all Bond films are made by Eon. Titles like 1967's Casino Royale and 1983's Never Say Never Again are considered non-canonical entries that we have also included in this guide. 

James Bond has been played by Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. We've compiled a full list of Bond films in order of release, along with which actor portrayed the character in each one. Some performers took on the role only once (Lazenby), while others, like Connery, returned after leaving. Due to the nature of the character, there isn't a particular chronological order to follow, so we have arranged them by their original release year. 

Sean Connery (1962-1967)

Sean Connery originally starred as James Bond in five movies from 1962 to 1967. His initial portrayal was in 1962's Dr. No, in which Bond investigates the disappearance of a fellow agent in Jamaica and confronts the mysterious Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman). This entry is a fantastic introduction to the franchise that successfully establishes the iconic character and formula.

• Dr. No (1962)

• From Russia With Love (1963)

• Goldfinger (1964)

• Thunderball (1965)

• You Only Live Twice (1967)

Over the next three years, Connery solidified his status as 007 with From Russia With Love (1963), which follows Bond on a mission to retrieve a Soviet encryption device, Goldfinger (1964), which follows Bond as he stops a wealthy gold magnate from irradiating the U.S. gold reserve at Fort Knox, and Thunderball (1965), which pits him against SPECTRE agents who have hijacked two NATO atomic bombs. Goldfinger was the first Bond film to win an Academy Award (Best Sound Editing), and it features one of the best Bond songs sung by Shirley Bassey.

The actor concluded his initial run as Bond in 1967 with You Only Live Twice, from a screenplay written by the one and only Roald Dahl. (Yes, the man responsible for penning Charlie and the Chocolate Factory wrote a Bond flick!) This adventure sends Bond to Japan to investigate the hijacking of American and Soviet spacecraft.

Sean Connery's portrayal represents the quintessential, hyper-masculine version of James Bond that audiences traditionally associate with the character. While it is certainly an outdated representation by modern standards, these original films remain a must-watch for any fan to see how the universal phenomenon began.

David Niven (1967)

David Niven appeared as James Bond in only one film - 1967's Casino Royale. Unlike the straightforward spy adventures of the official series, this film functions primarily as a spy parody. The story follows multiple agents who are assigned the code name "007" to confuse the evil counter-intelligence agency, SMERSH.

Despite its messy plot, Casino Royale is a worthwhile watch for its ensemble cast, featuring appearances by names that will make you say, "Wait… They are in this movie?!" The list includes stars like Peter Sellers, Orson Welles, and John Huston. The film also boasts the stellar Burt Bacharach song "The Look of Love," which was nominated for both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

George Lazenby (1969)

Despite being one of the most beloved actors to play James Bond, George Lazenby had zero professional acting experience before landing the lead in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. In his cinematic debut as the suave spy, Bond tracks his nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas) to a Swiss alpine retreat, where he falls in love with a troubled Contessa (Diana Rigg) while foiling a global biological warfare plot.

The film went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of that year. Diana Rigg's brilliantly poignant portrayal of Teresa di Vicenzo remains a standout performance from any of the Bond installments, crafting a compelling yet tragic chemistry with Lazenby. This film also marks the return of the iconic bald villain Blofeld, last seen in You Only Live Twice and parodied dozens of times since.

Sean Connery (1971)

Connery returned to the role after four years, reuniting with Goldfinger director Guy Hamilton in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. This entry follows Bond as he attempts to stop Blofeld's plot to develop a laser beam from space. Connery was given a then-record $1.25 million salary to portray the character following Lazenby's exit. 

Diamonds Are Forever was a massive box office hit, earning over a whopping $116 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. It went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound and featured another Goldfinger reunion as Shirley Bassey returned to sing the titular theme.

Roger Moore (1973-1983)

Roger Moore began his tenure as James Bond in 1973, a role he would hold longer than any other actor until Daniel Craig surpassed his record in 2021. His six-streak of Bond flicks started with the Hamilton-directed Live and Let Die in 1973 and concluded with 1983's Octopussy. Following a one-movie break, which saw Connery's return in 1983's Never Say Never Again (the same year as Octopussy), Moore came back to the role two years later for A View to a Kill.

• Live and Let Die (1973)

• The Man With the Golden Gun (1974)

• The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

• Moonraker (1979)

• For Your Eyes Only (1981)

• Octopussy (1983)

In the Moore era, Bond became known for his humorous quips, not traditionally seen in previous entries, along with the incorporation of different genres throughout his run, including sci-fi with Moonraker, martial arts in The Man With the Golden Gun, and Blaxploitation with Live and Let Die. It is no surprise that many fans name Moore as their favorite Bond, thanks in part to the unique charisma and wit he brought throughout his 12-year run.

Sean Connery (1983)

In the immortal words of Michael Corleone in the beloved third part of The Godfather (1990), "Just when I thought I was out… They pull me back in!" And I can only imagine this is what Sean Connery responded with when production company Taliafilm (probably) parked a dump truck full of money at his front lawn and asked if he would return to the role for one last ride.

For his final portrayal of Bond in the unofficial 1983 entry Never Say Never Again, the now-weary super spy is tasked with investigating SPECTRE's theft of two nuclear weapons. Although this is not an official Eon Productions entry, this installment remains a fantastic conclusion for Connery's seminal arc as the character.

Roger Moore (1985)

The final entry in Roger Moore's beloved stint as the suave spy is in 1985's A View to a Kill. Directed by frequent Bond helmer, John Glen, the story follows Bond as he squares up against Maximillian Zorin, played brilliantly by Christopher Walken. Moore's advanced age is certainly noticeable in this installment, and some would have preferred having an actor who wasn't older than his costar's mother to execute the film's wild stunts and romantic interludes.

Regardless of the varying disapproving responses to this entry, one thing remains certain - Grace Jones' appearance as May Day. Jones and Moore worked brilliantly against each other, and their final moments together form a touching conclusion for the character that continues to endure today.

Timothy Dalton (1987-1989)

Despite only appearing in two installments, Timothy Dalton left a lasting mark on the James Bond franchise and is still considered one of the best for his grittier depiction of the character. He starred in back-to-back entries directed by John Glen.

• The Living Daylights (1987)

• Licence to Kill (1989)

Dalton's time as Bond ushered in a darker version of the character that was closer to the more serious tone of Ian Fleming's original books. This version highlighted 007's inner demons and cool professionalism, which was a refreshing change from the more playful past versions of Bond. This down-to-earth intensity is why I prefer something like Licence to Kill over many of Roger Moore's entries. Clearly, this strategy of crafting a more rugged Bond worked, as both of his movies were major financial wins, with each earning over $100 million worldwide, respectively.

Pierce Brosnan (1995-2002)

As a millennial, Pierce Brosnan's seven-year stint as James Bond remains the one I hold closest to my heart. Brosnan's Bond films are known for their over-the-top action sequences featuring love interests with unique names like Dr. Christmas Jones and Jinx Johnson.

• GoldenEye (1995)

• Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

• The World Is Not Enough (1999)

• Die Another Day (2002)

For my fellow millennials, his legacy is also cemented in gaming history. So it's not an exaggeration to say I would spend hours of my life playing the iconic GoldenEye 007 on the N64 and the highly entertaining Nightfire on my GameCube. As Bond, Brosnan served up the perfect cocktail of suave charisma mixed with witty sophistication and a little sprinkle of danger that makes his films an endlessly exciting watch.

Daniel Craig (2006-2021)

The latest actor to call himself Bond is the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Daniel Craig, who currently holds the record for the longest tenure as the iconic spy. His five-movie stint includes the highest-grossing Bond film of all time - 2012's Skyfall.

• Casino Royale (2006)

• Quantum of Solace (2008)

• Skyfall (2012)

• Spectre (2015)

• No Time to Die (2021)

When Craig's casting was initially announced, vocal members of the internet decried the casting. That is, until Casino Royale was released in 2006, and audiences were introduced to this physically imposing super spy with a heart-wrenching emotional core. The torture scene featuring Le Chiffre (played flawlessly by Mads Mikkelsen), armed with a durable rope and tattered chair, remains one of the most intense sequences in any Bond film ever.

Bond and Vesper (with Eva Green turning in a perfect performance), embracing while fully clothed in the shower, will never fail to make me an emotional mess. The next installments featured some of the best actors in Hollywood, including Jeffrey Wright, Javier Bardem, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, and Christoph Waltz. During his tenure as 007, Craig ultimately brought a brawly yet vulnerable edge to the iconic super spy we've known for over six decades.