Casino Royale (2006)
A new agent's earnest mission to stop a terrorist banker unfolds with brisk, gritty suspense.
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.
How intense is Casino Royale?
Casino Royale is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Casino Royale feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Casino Royale
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Casino Royale for you?
Is Casino Royale scary?
Only a little. Casino Royale has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Casino Royale gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Casino Royale sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Casino Royale OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Casino Royale?
Casino Royale runs 2h 24m.
Where can I stream Casino Royale?
Casino Royale is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Casino Royale have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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