Tomorrow Never Dies

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Tomorrow Never Dies

PG-13

1997

1h 59m

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Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Media mogul Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) wants his news empire to reach every country on the globe, but the Chinese government will not allow him to broadcast there. Carver doesn't take no for an answer and plans to use his media empire to fuel flames of war between the Western world and China. Thankfully, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is on to the insane news tycoon and travels to China to stop him with the help of Chinese secret agent Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh).

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Critics Consensus

A competent, if sometimes by-the-numbers entry to the 007 franchise, Tomorrow Never Dies may not boast the most original plot but its action sequences are genuinely thrilling.

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Ryan Gilbey

Independent (UK)

03/28/2019

3/5

Despite the film's faults, David Arnold's score, which layers industrialised sounds over traditional orchestration, can make some sequences seem more exciting than they actually are.

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

11/01/2015

2.5/4

After weeks of media bombardment with Tomorrow Never Dies product tie-in commercials, it's clear that the studio and the film's producers have reinvented movie promotion. Now they need to focus their efforts on reinventing the Bond movies.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

11/01/2015

4/5

In Tomorrow Never Dies, the news is mostly good. And when it comes to movies, there's no news like good news.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

01/17/2023

Michelle Yeoh is our all-time favorite Bond girl.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

12/19/2022

4/5

Tomorrow Never Dies brings non-stop action and thrills in a fun installment of the James Bond franchise.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

09/01/2022

C

The series has reached the point where a Bond film’s simplest, most satisfying moment comes when good old Q breaks out his cool gadgets.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 3d

The worldwide gross is $333,011,068.00.

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Kim T

@Kimchi871 3d

First bond film I ever saw and my favourite brosnan bond movie. Catchy theme song.

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RaiderRo D.

Dec 20

I like all Bond movies with Brosnan. The bad guy was kind of lame but Michelle was a great partner

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Craig W.

@CJWolfe27 Dec 10

The plot to this is way more relevant in the times we live in now, may have seemed far fetched at the time but maybe it was ahead of its time it should get more credit.

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Ben L

@Ptrex Nov 6

Ridiculous plot of media creating mass panic, conflict through misinformation and lies..oh wait a second… Found this highly entertaining. One of the best Bond chase scenes with the motorcycle. Have fun and watch it!

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Oliver J

@Ollie1997 Oct 26

Critics Consensus: “Stylish and fast-paced, Tomorrow Never Dies delivers solid thrills, but its over-reliance on explosions and gadgetry leaves little room for the intrigue that defines Bond at his best.” Pierce Brosnan’s second outing as 007 finds the secret agent squaring off against a media mogul bent on manufacturing global conflict for ratings—a concept that’s both prescient and perfectly suited to Bond’s world of high-stakes deception. Brosnan once again shines, blending charm and steel with effortless charisma, while Michelle Yeoh’s turn as the formidable Wai Lin proves she’s every bit Bond’s equal, adding much-needed energy and wit to the mix. Director Roger Spottiswoode keeps the action brisk and bold—from a thrilling motorcycle chase through Saigon to the daring stealth ship finale. Yet despite its relentless pace, Tomorrow Never Dies occasionally feels more mechanical than magnetic, trading nuance for noise. Jonathan Pryce’s villain, though intriguing on paper, borders on cartoonish in execution, and the film’s emotional beats never quite land as powerfully as they could. Verdict: A glossy, entertaining entry that coasts on Brosnan’s charisma and a few standout action sequences. Tomorrow Never Dies is a satisfying ride—but one that feels more like a high-octane rerun than a fresh mission.

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Synopsis

Media mogul Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) wants his news empire to reach every country on the globe, but the Chinese government will not allow him to broadcast there. Carver doesn't take no for an answer and plans to use his media empire to fuel flames of war between the Western world and China. Thankfully, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is on to the insane news tycoon and travels to China to stop him with the help of Chinese secret agent Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh).

Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Producer: Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Screenwriter: Bruce Feirstein
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: EON Productions, United Artists, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Danjaq Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Scenes of Action|Innuendo|Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $145.0M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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