The World Is Not Enough

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The World Is Not Enough

PG-13

1999

2h 5m

Action

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Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in the balance. Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), is the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. The villain is Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain rendering him unable to feel pain. Also featuring nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards).

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Plagued by mediocre writing, uneven acting, and a fairly by-the-numbers plot, The World Is Not Enough is partially saved by some entertaining and truly Bond-worthy action sequences.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Apr 6, 2020

B-

An attempt to go back to basics that's aged much better than Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day.

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Nathan Rabin

AV Club

Nov 2, 2015

What do the James Bond series, the Chicago Cubs, and Master P's No Limit empire have in common? All owe their considerable commercial success more to loyalty, marketing, and tradition than to quality.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Nov 2, 2015

And what of the actresses who have taken the one-way ticket to career palookaville as the Bond girls? Well, here is the real gem: Sophie Marceau, as glamorous oil heiress Elektra King, is terrific.

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Stephen Holland

Screen Rant

Dec 5, 2024

6/10

Pierce Brosnan's third outing as James Bond is a fun-filled espionage adventure featuring complex villains and an enjoyable sense of humor.

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

Oct 27, 2023

1.5/4

There are only a few good moments in The World Is Not Enough, and all of them involve co-star Denise Richards running away from explosions and climbing around a submarine.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 19, 2022

2/5

The World is Not Enough is one of the worst films in the James Bond franchise...

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Peter L

@Detachio Oct 29, 2026

I was totally surprised to find this movie is so slated. It is one of the better contemporary Bond films with a pacey plot right from the start, some actual espionage rather than just gimmicks and gadgets, great action stunt sequences that have real stakes, and two compelling villains. The plot has twists and espionage, which is maybe slightly more adult than people were used to for Bond movies, hence it gets labelled "convoluted" (it really isn't). Yes the dodgy line deliveries from Denise Richards get distracting, but this has been unreasonably exaggerated by sad idiots seemingly just because she's a woman playing a scientist. It doesn't ruin the movie, get over it.

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stephenpaul C

@ash20261234567890 Sep 13, 2026

The worldwide gross is $361,832,400.00.

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TWMax65 T

@RT38199094 Aug 27, 2026

One of my favorite Bond movies to be honest. I genuinely don’t understand why this movie is hated so much. It has compelling actors/performances for the most part, shocking twists, good action, and a unique plot! I really enjoy this movie every time I watch it!

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Leo M

@leomackie Aug 19, 2026

Mediocre acting and a wasted villain led to "The World Is Not Enough" and the Pierce Brosnan Bond films to enter obscurity.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026

Onde estava o roteiro do filme?

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Bill E

@Billwill Apr 20, 2026

The World is not Enough song is not one of the better Bond tunes.

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Synopsis

Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in the balance. Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), is the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. The villain is Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain rendering him unable to feel pain. Also featuring nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards).

Director: Michael Apted
Producer: Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Screenwriter: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Danjaq Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG-13 (Innuendo|Action/Violence|Intense Action Sequences|Sexuality)
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $126.9M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby EX, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Stereo, SDDS, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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