Licence to Kill
1989, English. Directed by John Glen.
James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge.
After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 2,286 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Licence to Kill
Licence to Kill is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John GlenDirector
- Timothy DaltonJames Bond
- Carey LowellPam Bouvier
- Robert DaviFranz Sanchez
- Talisa SotoLupe Lamora
- Anthony ZerbeMilton Krest
- Frank McRaeSharkey
- Everett McGillKillifer
- Wayne NewtonProfessor Joe Butcher
- Benicio del ToroDario
- Anthony StarkeTruman-Lodge
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.President Hector Lopez
- Desmond LlewelynQ
Details
- Released
- 13 June 1989
- Country
- Mexico, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael G. Wilson, Richard Maibaum
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $156M
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What Licence to Kill is based on
Licence to Kill is based on James Bond, a long-series books by Ian Fleming.
Long-series books
James Bond
By Ian Fleming
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Licence to Kill: quick answers
Is Licence to Kill worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 2,286 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Licence to Kill?
Licence to Kill runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Licence to Kill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Licence to Kill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Licence to Kill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Licence to Kill is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Licence to Kill on?
Licence to Kill is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Licence to Kill?
If you liked Licence to Kill, try For Your Eyes Only, Never Say Never Again, Thunderball.
Who directed Licence to Kill?
Licence to Kill (1989) was directed by John Glen and stars Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi.
What is Licence to Kill based on?
Licence to Kill is based on James Bond, a long-series books by Ian Fleming.