You Only Live Twice
A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.
Release Year
1967
Runtime
117 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Action, Thriller, Adventure
Story Snapshot
A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.
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You Only Live Twice is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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