---
title: "Skyfall"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/skyfall-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37724
imdb_id: "tt1074638"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 143
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 16210
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Skyfall (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/skyfall-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Skyfall is a 2012 spy film and the twenty-third in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. The film is the third to star Daniel Craig as James Bond. When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack. The film features a theme song titled "Skyfall" by Adele, which was released in 2012. The song won "Best Original Song" in 2013. The film is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, and Judi Dench. Skyfall is an action, adventure, and thriller film, lasting 2 hours and 23 minutes. The film was released in the US on November 9, 2012, and is rated PG-13.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "James Bond must track down a mysterious mastermind after a failed mission compromises global MI6 operations."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes espionage plot
- strong focus on internal agency conflict

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

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, suspenseful, dramatic, action-oriented

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

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

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Craig** as *James Bond*
- **Judi Dench** as *M*
- **Javier Bardem** as *Silva*
- **Ralph Fiennes** as *Gareth Mallory*
- **Naomie Harris** as *Eve*
- **Bérénice Marlohe** as *Séverine*
- **Albert Finney** as *Kincade*
- **Ben Whishaw** as *Q*
- **Rory Kinnear** as *Tanner*
- **Ola Rapace** as *Patrice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is the secret agent James Bond.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The conflict centers on a failed assignment that exposes agents and leads to an attack on MI6.

### Q: Who is M?
M is the individual in charge of MI6 who faces challenges to her authority.

### Q: Who is Gareth Mallory?
Gareth Mallory is the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee who challenges M.

### Q: Who assists Bond?
Bond is aided by a field agent named Eve.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Skyfall — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37724)
- [Skyfall - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyfall)
- [Skyfall (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1074638)
- [Adele - Skyfall (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeumyOzKqgI)
- [Adele – Skyfall Lyrics - Genius](https://genius.com/Adele-skyfall-lyrics)
- [Watch Skyfall | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70243459)

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