A View to a Kill 1985
“Has James Bond finally met his match?”
What is A View to a Kill?
"A View to a Kill" is a 1985 film that follows James Bond as he investigates a sensitive microchip. The microchip, designed for the British Government, has fallen into the hands of the KGB.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Release date
- May 24, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- EON Productions, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $152,427,960
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
"A View to a Kill" is a 1985 film that follows James Bond as he investigates a sensitive microchip. The microchip, designed for the British Government, has fallen into the hands of the KGB. Bond's inquiry leads him to a big industry leader, Max Zorin, who is involved in a plot. Zorin's plan aims to eliminate his competition in Silicon Valley. He intends to trigger a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay to achieve this goal.
Should you watch it?
“A high‑tech microchip sparks a deadly plot to quake San Francisco.”
- Classic James Bond espionage with high‑stakes plot
- Iconic 80s action sequences
- Roger Moore’s final Bond performance
- Some may find the 80s style dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic 80s spy action with a high‑tech villain.
Rated PG, suitable for general audiences though it contains action violence.
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Frequently asked questions
When was A View to a Kill released?
It was released in the United States on May 24, 1985.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an adventure, action, and thriller spy film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours 11 minutes.
Which James Bond actor appears for the last time in this film?
Roger Moore makes his final appearance as James Bond.
What is the film’s rating?
The film is rated PG.