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The World Is Not Enough

  • 19991999
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
197K
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Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, and Denise Richards in The World Is Not Enough (1999)
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James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot while protecting an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot while protecting an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot while protecting an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
197K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,817
103
  • Director
    • Michael Apted
  • Writers
    • Neal Purvis(story)
    • Robert Wade(story)
    • Bruce Feirstein(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Sophie Marceau
    • Robert Carlyle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Apted
  • Writers
    • Neal Purvis(story)
    • Robert Wade(story)
    • Bruce Feirstein(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Sophie Marceau
    • Robert Carlyle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 764User reviews
    • 113Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 12 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • James Bondas James Bond
    Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau
    • Elektra Kingas Elektra King
    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Renardas Renard
    Denise Richards
    Denise Richards
    • Dr. Christmas Jonesas Dr. Christmas Jones
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Valentin Zukovskyas Valentin Zukovsky
    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Mas M
    Desmond Llewelyn
    Desmond Llewelyn
    • Qas Q
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Ras R
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    • Cigar Girlas Cigar Girl
    Samantha Bond
    Samantha Bond
    • Moneypennyas Moneypenny
    Michael Kitchen
    Michael Kitchen
    • Tanneras Tanner
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Robinsonas Robinson
    Goldie
    Goldie
    • Bullas Bull
    David Calder
    David Calder
    • Sir Robert Kingas Sir Robert King
    Serena Scott Thomas
    Serena Scott Thomas
    • Dr. Molly Warmflashas Dr. Molly Warmflash
    Ulrich Thomsen
    Ulrich Thomsen
    • Davidovas Davidov
    John Seru
    John Seru
    • Gaboras Gabor
    Claude-Oliver Rudolph
    Claude-Oliver Rudolph
    • Colonel Akakievichas Colonel Akakievich
    • Director
      • Michael Apted
    • Writers
      • Neal Purvis(story) (screenplay)
      • Robert Wade(story) (screenplay)
      • Bruce Feirstein(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is back. An oil tycoon is murdered in MI6, and Bond is sent to protect his daughter. Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain from a previous Agent, is secretly planning the destruction of a pipeline. Bond gains a hand from research scientist Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards), who witnesses the action which happens when Bond meets up with Renard, but Bond becomes suspicious about Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), especially when Bond's boss, M (Dame Judi Dench) goes missing. Bond must work quickly to prevent Renard from destroying Europe. —simon
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Danger. Suspense. Excitement. There must be when he's around.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence, some sexuality and innuendo
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the real MI6 learned that this movie would shoot a scene around their Headquarters, they moved to prohibit it, citing a security risk. However, Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, at the urging of Member of Parliament Janet Anderson, moved to overrule them and allow the shoot, stating, "After all Bond has done for Britain, it was the least we could do for Bond."
    • Goofs
      When Bond slices the parachute with his skis, not only is the damage in the wrong place and the wrong size in the next cut, but there is no reason for the engine to be sputtering once the parachute is damaged - it was not hit.
    • Quotes

      Elektra King: You're determined to protect me.

      James Bond: From yourself. You don't have to do this.

      Elektra King: There's no point in living if you can't feel alive.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits don't begin until approximately 15 minutes into the movie -- the longest delay in the series to date.
    • Alternate versions
      Press screenings ran at ca. 160 minutes. For general release the film was later cut down to 128 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited into Omega 'The World Is Not Enough' Television Commercial (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      The World is not Enough
      Music by David Arnold
      Lyrics by Don Black
      Performed by Garbage

    User reviews764

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A return to form after the routine TND
    Top casting and exciting action make this one of the most entertaining Bond films for a while.

    Some may disagree, but I think Brosnan has the edge over Connery now. Sophie Marceau is fantastic as Electra, one of the most interesting characters to grace the series for a while. Carlyle, although shortlived, is a very believable and even sympathetic villain and Robbie Coltrane makes a meal of his second appearance as Valentin Zukovsky.

    The opening scene of TWINE is probably the best action scene ever in a Bond film and while the ones that follow cannot quite match up to it, they are still top class. Director Michael Apted shows that he has a real talent for dealing with these parts of the movie, and the excellent soundtrack can only improve them.

    I went to see this movie on consecutive days and bought the soundtrack (Garbage&David Arnold) the second time, this is the best recommendation that I can possibly give it.
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    • Dec 1, 1999

    FAQ12

    • What is 'The World is Not Enough' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MGM (United States)
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Bond 19
    • Filming locations
      • Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France
    • Production companies
      • Danjaq
      • Eon Productions
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $135,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $126,943,684
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,519,007
      • Nov 21, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $361,832,400
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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