Live and Let Die poster

Live and Let Die (1973)

Film · 2h 1m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Thriller

A British agent's murder investigation in New Orleans quickly becomes a pulpy, gritty, and suspenseful adventure.

Dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video.

Live and Let Die parents guide

Heads up on strong violence, some innuendo or implied sex and light gore. That is past what the PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Live and Let Die scary?
Only a little. Live and Let Die has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Live and Let Die?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Live and Let Die rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG, with more than the label suggests: strong violence.

What is Live and Let Die about?

James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byGuy Hamilton
StarringRoger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour, Clifton James, Julius Harris, Geoffrey Holder

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