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Octopussy (1983)

Film · 2h 11m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Thriller

A witty agent uncovers a pulpy smuggling scandal and thwarts a general's war plans with brisk action.

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

Streaming on Prime Video.

Octopussy parents guide

The thing to know: moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and light gore, more than a PG usually carries. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Octopussy scary?
Only a little. Octopussy has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Octopussy?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Octopussy rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: strong violence, and moderate sex and nudity. Know your kid.

What is Octopussy about?

James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJohn Glen
StarringRoger Moore, Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan, Kristina Wayborn, Kabir Bedi, Steven Berkoff

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