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Film · 2015 · James Bond (21 of 12)

Spectre

Directed by Sam Mendes · starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Monica Bellucci

2 h 28 min
12
Action · Adventure · Crime
UK
Released in the UK 25 October 2015

7.1 AverageMovieNCo
7.1 Users51 votes
7.0 Critics7 reviews

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Synopsis

Sam Mendes is back to the Bond franchise after succeeding with 'Skyfall', the highest grossing Bond movie ever. He directs 'Spectre', 007's twenty fourth mission on the big screen. Daniel Craig also returns in his fourth movie as James Bond. The story starts with a mission in Mexico City. The origin of it was a message related to Bond's past. This message and this mission will lead him to an encounter with a secret organization called SPECTRE. Q (Ben Whishaw) and Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) discover that there's a woman, Madeleine Swan (Léa Seydoux), daughter of Mr. White, who may have the key to discover Spectre and its leader, Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz), real plans. Bond will notice soon that this organization is more related to him than he could imagine. Meanwhile, in London, the whole existence of MI-6 is questioned again. 'Spectre' has in its cast Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci, Ralph Fiennes, Stephanie Sigman, Rory Kinnear and Andrew Scott. The shooting went to Morocco, Italy, Mexico, Austria and the United Kingdom.

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The essentials

Runtime: 148 min2 hours and 28 minutes
Budget: $245mMetro Goldwyn Mayer
Box office: $199m0.8 times its budget
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Spectre?: 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was Spectre released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 25 October 2015.
Who directed Spectre?: Sam Mendes.
Who is in Spectre?: It stars Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Monica Bellucci and Ralph Fiennes.
Where can I watch Spectre?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Spectre make?: It took $199 million in US. It cost $245 million.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 21 of 12 in James Bond.

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Videos and trailers

'SPECTRE' Trailer 2:3221 July 2015

Photos and posters

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Reviews

7.1 51 votes

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What the critics say average 7.0 from 7 outlets

8.7 Rolling StonePeter Travers "Daniel Craig's stated aim was to do 'Spectre' 'better than 'Skyfall'. He has not achieved that goal, but it's still a big treat for Bond fans." Read
8.5 El PaísCarlos Boyero "007 in the service of His Majesty the cinema. (...) The breakneck pace that creates Mendes in two hours and a half that does not fatigue flees from stunning the viewer and make him being dizzy." Read
6.0 The Hollywood ReporterStephen Dalton "The favorite British weapon of mass seduction feels a little bit rusty in this sequel from 'Skyfall'. (...) The first part is formidable, (...) However, the final hour is disappointed." Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend

Budget $245m
US $199m
UK £94.7m

Awards

Academy Awards (Oscars) 2016 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Golden Globes 2016 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Original Song - Motion Picture

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Soundtrack

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Te He De QuererLos Organilleros Spotify
Cum Dederit (Andante) [Nisi Dominus (Psalm 126), R.608]Andreas Scholl, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer Spotify
One Furtive Tear (L'Elisir D'Amore)Arranged, Geoff Love, Geoff Love, His Orchestra Spotify

Trivia

Christopher Nolan was about to direct 'Spectre' before Sam Mendes decided to repeat as director of the saga.
Monica Bellucci becomes the oldest actress to play a leading Bond girl in 'Spectre'. The actress was born in 1964, the same year that premiered 'Goldfinger', film in which up to now appeared the oldest Bond girl, Honor Blackman.
Bond's car in 'Spectre' , an Aston Martin made ??especially for the film, won't go on sale until after its release. The brand aims to prevent competitors from copying details they want to reserve for future designs.
'Spectre', with a budget of between 300 and 350 million dollars, will be the most expensive film of the saga. Until now the most expensive one was Quantum of Solace, which cost between 200 and 250 million.
Before the Italian Monica Bellucci was cast to be the leading Bond girl in 'Spectre' , it was rumored that the spanish actress Penelope Cruz could be the lucky one. Also sounded names like Helen Flanagan and Kate Upton.

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