Skyfall (2012)
A gritty, brisk adventure unfolds as Bond hunts a mastermind while MI6 faces an internal reckoning.
When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
How intense is Skyfall?
Skyfall is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Skyfall feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Skyfall
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Skyfall for you?
Is Skyfall scary?
Only a little. Skyfall has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Skyfall gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Skyfall sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Skyfall OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Skyfall?
Skyfall runs 2h 23m.
Where can I stream Skyfall?
Skyfall is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Skyfall have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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