A consensus-minded ranking of the strongest official James Bond films, balancing critical reputation, filmmaking quality, character work, action, and lasting Bond appeal.
A near-perfect reinvention that combines muscular action, sharp intrigue, romance, and Daniel Craig’s defining performance.
Repeatedly identified by supplied critics and audience evidence as one of the franchise’s strongest films, with particular praise for its physicality, intrigue, romance, and revival of the series.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
Bond’s formula reaches elegant perfection through iconic menace, memorable characters, stylish craft, and a sharply controlled adventure.
Supplied sources repeatedly place Goldfinger among the franchise’s leading films, emphasizing its formative influence, iconic elements, and enduring audience reputation.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A taut, sophisticated espionage thriller with superb chemistry, grounded tension, and a lasting claim as one of Bond’s finest films.
Supplied roundups and audience lists consistently recognize it as a top-tier Bond entry, especially for its espionage focus, performances, and durable critical standing.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A visually majestic and emotionally resonant Bond film that pairs striking action with unusual character depth and a commanding villain.
Supplied critics’ lists repeatedly identify Skyfall as a franchise standout, citing its emotional heft, set pieces, villain, and polished modern filmmaking.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A confident, high-energy reboot with an outstanding villain, memorable stunts, and an appealing balance of modernity and classic Bond style.
Supplied sources praise GoldenEye as Brosnan’s best or first major Bond success, highlighting its modernization, action, style, and recurring placement near the top.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Casino Royale | #2Goldfinger | #3From Russia with Love | #4Skyfall | #5GoldenEye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 94 | 97 | 93 | 90 | |
| 96 | 96 | 95 | 98 | 91 | |
| 97 | 95 | 94 | 95 | 91 | |
| 95 | 94 | 91 | 94 | 94 | |
| 96 | 97 | 94 | 88 | 90 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 96.3 | 95.0 | 94.3 | 93.8 | 91.2 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 91 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Casino Royale | #2Goldfinger | #3From Russia with Love | #4Skyfall | #5GoldenEye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 94 | 97 | 93 | 90 | |
| 96 | 96 | 95 | 98 | 91 | |
| 97 | 95 | 94 | 95 | 91 | |
| 95 | 94 | 91 | 94 | 94 | |
| 96 | 97 | 94 | 88 | 90 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 96.3 | 95.0 | 94.3 | 93.8 | 91.2 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 91 |
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2006
1964
Daniel Craig
Sean Connery
Martin Campbell
Guy Hamilton
2 hr. 24 min.
1 hr. 50 min.
Eon Productions
Eon Productions
Subjective editorial ranking synthesized from supplied critics’ roundups and audience evidence; non-Eon spoof Casino Royale is excluded from the core comparison.