The World Is Not Enough
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- Trailer 1 (02:16)
- Clip: Boat Chase (00:58)
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Synopsis
James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot while protecting an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan
- Sophie Marceau
- Robert Carlyle
- Denise Richards
- Robbie Coltrane
- Judi Dench
- Desmond Llewelyn
- John Cleese
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta
- Samantha Bond
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- Oct 25, 2012
In retrospect, the world was probably enough.
Matt SingerFeb 23, 2021long running winner of the best closing line in cinematic history
adamboltSep 13, 2020Denise Richards is literally dressed as Lara Croft.
Matt_Samahl - Aug 23, 2022
When I was becoming a Bond fan in the late 90s this was the ‘new one’ for what felt like such a long time. I wasn’t old enough to see it in cinemas (I was 10/11 at the time) but I remember the video coming out, the PS1 game, my school mate Richard having a poster of Denise…
Calvin DysonJan 6, 2021At the end of his final appearance in a Bond film, Desmond Llewelyn as Q says to Bond, "I've always tried to teach you two things. First, never let them see you bleed... [and] always have an escape plan." I do not recall a single instance in the previous 18 films of him…
Will SloanOct 14, 2021I miss the movie magic of yore, when studio bigwigs spent money trying to make us believe a man with no pain receptors could NOT die of a horrifying infection and Denise Richards could be a nuclear physicist.
David Chen - May 12, 2016
Though it has never been on the receiving end of a lot of love, "The World is Not Enough" is definitely deserving. Featuring Pierce Brosnan at his most urbane and, for better or worse, memorable supporting characters, Michael Apted's entry in the venerable James Bond…
Travis LytleApr 8, 2025“I thought Christmas only comes once a year”💀
JBNov 26, 2021THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH is one of those “better than the sum of its parts” movies. I don’t think it’s as bad as its rep, there’s a lot that’s stupid and clunky with plenty of cheese, but it works as a whole. Some really good action set pieces. Brosnan is a great 007 and…
Nakul
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- Matt likedThe World Is Not Enough
Brosnan is very good here playing a tougher Bond than usual. The plot and script is ok but nothing special. Theirs a great supporting cast but Denise Richards is god awful as the eye candy. Theirs plenty of action and Carlyle is ok as the villain
James Pritchard lovedThe World Is Not EnoughHonestly better than expected. The effects and stunts were exceptional, especially considering that date of 1999. Yes, there were a few instances of sexist dialogue but they were rare. Brosnan played a very stoic Bond and with an exceptional wardrobe. The villain had an interesting backstory. The…
Dyl lovedThe World Is Not Enough“I’ve always tried to teach you two things 007” oh yes and what’s that” “one never let them see you bleed.” “And the other” “Always have an escape plan” R.I.P Desmond Llewelyn You Will Be Missed. It’s an underrated bond movie but not the greatest like mid table Overall 8.5/10
- Mtrees likedThe World Is Not Enough
I’ll lump all the James Bond films up to Casino Royale into one review. I love them all and there’s very few instalments that I don’t enjoy. I hope they keep making them till the day I die, fantastic films! 13/07/2023 (Historical Review)
Henry is "meh" onThe World Is Not EnoughNot a terrible Bond film, Brosnan is still a brilliant Bond with his wit and charisma. However the film falls flat is rather stale and boring in parts which is a terrible shame. Rating: H- 5/10
Shivla Shikwana is "meh" onThe World Is Not EnoughI agree with logan when he said Pierce Bronson is the most looking James Bond. Also my Favorite. But it’s a shame these movies werent good at all. This one has so many plot holes lol. 6.4/10
- Dreykarr lovedThe World Is Not Enough
It has some of the best tropes that comes with J.B. I thought it was great, maybe a tiny bit stale in some parts but overall it’s really good
Megatron097 is "meh" onThe World Is Not EnoughJust very bland, the villains are just so bland and the Bond girl is seriously just so bad it’s not even funny
Edward Kronkvist likedThe World Is Not EnoughNot a perfect Bond film but it was very entertaining. So it had a fun but a bit over the top plot.
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Metacritic
Brosnan brings an intelligence and wit, together with a lightness, to the role - his softly Celtic vowels pleasingly reminiscent of Sean - along with a plausible virility Roger Moore never quite managed. And Pierce wears some beautifully tailored suits as to the manor born.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
Most of all, though, I wondered how much longer people will pay to see a walking, running, driving, diving, punning, smirking, swimming, skiing, shooting, parachuting corpse.
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The World Is Not Enough (1999) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The World Is Not Enough (1999)?
The movie is 2hr 8min long.
What's The World Is Not Enough (1999) about?
James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot while protecting an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.
Who's the cast of The World Is Not Enough (1999)?
- Pierce Brosnan as James Bond
- Sophie Marceau as Elektra King
- Robert Carlyle as Renard
- Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones
- Robbie Coltrane as Valentin Zukovsky
- Judi Dench as M
- Desmond Llewelyn as Q
- John Cleese as R
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Cigar Girl
- Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny
Who's the director behind The World Is Not Enough (1999)?
Michael Apted directed The World Is Not Enough (1999).
Who produced The World Is Not Enough (1999)?
Barbara Broccoli, Nigel Goldsack and Anthony Waye produced The World Is Not Enough (1999).
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