The Definitive Ranking of James Bond Movies From Worst to Best

Bond Movies Have Had a Lot of Ups and Downs Over the Years.

When it comes to film franchises, Bond movies make up one of the largest in cinema history. The British super-spy has been serving Queen and country on the big-screen since 1962 with multiple actors taking up the mantle over the years. Since there are more Bond movies than you can shake a stick at, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to cast my judgemental gaze upon 007 and ranking his adventures from worst to best. Before we get started, I should mention that I’m going to be covering the two Bond movies that weren’t made by Eon Productions in the rankings below, but I’ll be sure to mark them for those of you who disapprove of non-canonical films being included. Also, keep in mind that this list won’t be playing favorites as far as the actors playing Bond, only the quality and entertainment value of the films as a whole. That being said, I’m sure you’ll notice a few patterns when it comes to who the best Bonds were. Now prepare yourself, because these movies all have a license to kill and they’ve been drinking vodka martinis all day.

27. *Casino Royale (1967)*

Coming in dead last on this ranking of Band movies is a film that most 007 fans have willing wiped from their memory. It features a slew of top talent from yesteryear, including Peter Sellers, Orson Welles, and David Niven. However, it also features a villainous organization called SMERSH (which would benefit from some rebranding, if you ask me) and a character named “Jimmy” Bond. Luckily, along with being the worst Bond film ever made, it also happens to be the only one to get a remake. When it comes to Bond movies, this is one that is probably best left in the past as the biggest misstep in an otherwise exceptional franchise. 

26. A View to A Kill

Like any good hero, James Bond hates Nazis and in A View to A Kill he does battle with industrialist/KGB operative/Nazi steroid experiment  Max Zorin, played by… Christopher Walken? You know, I think we just figured out why this flick is ranked so low, because, no offense to Walken, but he’s not the most intimidating guy in the world. However, even the worst Bond movies have their good part, and I’d rank the henchman- er, henchwoman, Mayday (Grace Jones) among my personal favorites.