Octopussy (1983)
A witty agent uncovers a pulpy smuggling scandal and thwarts a general's war plans with brisk action.
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.
How intense is Octopussy?
Octopussy is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG.
What Octopussy feels like
- Tone
- pulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Octopussy
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Is Octopussy for you?
Is Octopussy scary?
Only a little. Octopussy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Octopussy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Octopussy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Octopussy OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Octopussy?
Octopussy runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream Octopussy?
Octopussy is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Octopussy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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