---
title: "Casino Royale"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/casino-royale-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36557
imdb_id: "tt0381061"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 144
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 11793
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Casino Royale (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/casino-royale-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Casino Royale is a 2006 spy thriller film and the twenty-first entry in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. Directed as the third screen adaptation of the 1953 Ian Fleming novel of the same name, the film marks the first appearance of Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The story follows Bond on his maiden mission as a 00 agent after receiving his license to kill. The plot focuses on Le Chiffre, a banker who finances global terrorists. Le Chiffre plans to participate in a high-stakes poker game held in Montenegro to secure his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond to attend the game to prevent Le Chiffre from winning. During this dangerous assignment, Bond receives assistance from Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter. The film, which features Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre, is categorized as an adventure, action, and thriller. It was released in the United States on November 17, 2006, and has a runtime of two hours and twenty-four minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Newly promoted agent James Bond must bankrupt a terrorist financier in a high-stakes poker tournament."

### Why Watch
- intense poker sequences
- high-stakes espionage plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex financial premise
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains sequences of intense action and violence suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, suspenseful, gritty, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, MGM Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | MGM Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Campbell
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures, EON Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Craig** as *James Bond*
- **Eva Green** as *Vesper Lynd*
- **Mads Mikkelsen** as *Le Chiffre*
- **Judi Dench** as *M*
- **Jeffrey Wright** as *Felix Leiter*
- **Giancarlo Giannini** as *Mathis*
- **Caterina Murino** as *Solange*
- **Simon Abkarian** as *Alex Dimitrios*
- **Isaach de Bankolé** as *Steven Obanno*
- **Jesper Christensen** as *Mr. White*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the antagonist?
The antagonist is Le Chiffre, a banker who manages funds for terrorists.

### Q: What is Bond's mission?
Bond is tasked with preventing Le Chiffre from winning a high-stakes poker game.

### Q: Where does the poker game take place?
The game is held in Montenegro.

### Q: Who assists Bond?
Bond receives assistance from Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter.

### Q: Is this Bond's first mission as a 00 agent?
Yes, this film depicts Bond's maiden mission as a 00 agent.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Casino Royale — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36557)
- [Casino Royale (2006 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_Royale_(2006_film))
- [Casino Royale (2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381061/fullcredits/)
- [Casino Royale (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36557-casino-royale/cast)
- [Casino Royale (2006) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/casino-royale-2006/credits)
- [Casino Royale - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/casino-royale/cast/2000286932/)

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