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You Only Live Twice

1967, English. Directed by Lewis Gilbert.

...and "twice" is the only way to live!

A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.

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Runtime
1h 57m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 2,613 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
13 June 1967
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Roald Dahl, Harold Jack Bloom
Budget
$9.5M
Box office
$112M
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What You Only Live Twice is based on

You Only Live Twice is based on You Only Live Twice, a 1964 novel by Ian Fleming, published by Jonathan Cape.

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What should I watch before You Only Live Twice?

Watch Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), and Thunderball (1965) first.

What comes after You Only Live Twice?

Next in the series: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Live and Let Die (1973).

Is You Only Live Twice worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 2,613 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is You Only Live Twice?

You Only Live Twice runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).

Does You Only Live Twice have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for You Only Live Twice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

You Only Live Twice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

You Only Live Twice is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is You Only Live Twice on?

You Only Live Twice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like You Only Live Twice?

If you liked You Only Live Twice, try Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me, The Man with the Golden Gun.

Who directed You Only Live Twice?

You Only Live Twice (1967) was directed by Lewis Gilbert and stars Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama.

What is You Only Live Twice based on?

You Only Live Twice is based on You Only Live Twice, a 1964 novel by Ian Fleming, published by Jonathan Cape.

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