The Living Daylights
After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.
Release Year
1987
Runtime
130 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Story Snapshot
After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.
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The Living Daylights 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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