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For Your Eyes Only

1981, English. Directed by John Glen.

No one comes close to James Bond, 007.

A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.

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Runtime
2h 8m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 2,193 TMDB viewer ratings.

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For Your Eyes Only is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
24 June 1981
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by
Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson
Budget
$28M
Box office
$195M
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What For Your Eyes Only is based on

For Your Eyes Only is based on Risico by Ian Fleming and For Your Eyes Only by Ian Fleming.

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What should I watch before For Your Eyes Only?

Watch Live and Let Die (1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), and Moonraker (1979) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after For Your Eyes Only?

Next in the series: Octopussy (1983), Never Say Never Again (1983), and A View to a Kill (1985).

Is For Your Eyes Only worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,193 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is For Your Eyes Only?

For Your Eyes Only runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).

Does For Your Eyes Only have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for For Your Eyes Only. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

For Your Eyes Only parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

For Your Eyes Only is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is For Your Eyes Only on?

For Your Eyes Only is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like For Your Eyes Only?

If you liked For Your Eyes Only, try The Spy Who Loved Me, The World Is Not Enough, From Russia with Love.

Who directed For Your Eyes Only?

For Your Eyes Only (1981) was directed by John Glen and stars Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Chaim Topol.

What is For Your Eyes Only based on?

For Your Eyes Only is based on Risico by Ian Fleming and For Your Eyes Only by Ian Fleming.

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