Licence to Kill

Licence to Kill (1989) is the sixteenth official entry in the James Bond series, and the first one not based on an Ian Fleming novel. While enjoying a largely positive critical reception, it was controversial since it was the first James Bond film to be given a PG-13 rating, being noted as significantly more violent and darker than its predecessors. Due to these issues, as well as marketing problems including a last minute title change, License t... more

Initial release date:

  • Jul 14, 1989

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PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 13 min

Estimated budget:

  • 36,000,000 (US$)

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John Glen

John Glen (born May 15, 1932) is a film director. He was born in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. He is best known for his work as a film editor, and director of five James Bond movies: Glen has directed the most Bond films of any director. He had also worked as film editor and second unit director on...

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  • James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge.
  • His bad side is a dangerous place to be.

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  • 2 h 13 min

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  • 36,000,000

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  • 2 h 13 min

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  • His bad side is a dangerous place to be.

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