The World Is Not Enough
“As the countdown begins for the new millennium there is still one number you can always count on.”
Synopsis
Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.
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Pierce Brosnan
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Sophie Marceau
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Robert Carlyle
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Denise Richards
Christmas Jones
Robbie Coltrane
Valentin Zukovsky
Judi Dench
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Desmond Llewelyn
Q
John Cleese
R
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Cigar Girl
Samantha Bond
Miss Moneypenny
Michael Kitchen
Tanner
Colin Salmon
Robinson
Goldie
Bull
David Calder
Sir Robert King
Serena Scott Thomas
Molly Warmflash
Ulrich Thomsen
Davidov
John Seru
Gabor
Claude-Oliver Rudolph
Colonel Akakievich
Release History & Theatrical Window
European Charity London Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 16, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$135M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$361.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.68x
+$226.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Feirstein
- Original Score
- David Arnold
- Original Title
- The World Is Not Enough
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $135M
- Worldwide Gross
- $361.8M
- Production Studios
- EON Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Bruce Feirstein, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Ian Fleming
David Arnold
Adrian Biddle
Jim Clark
Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Feirstein
Screenplay
Michael G. Wilson
Producer
Michael Apted
Director
Barbara Broccoli
Producer
Peter Lamont
Production Design
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
Jim Clark
Editor
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Is Not Enough
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What is The World Is Not Enough about?
Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.
Who directed The World Is Not Enough?
The World Is Not Enough was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in The World Is Not Enough?
The principal cast of The World Is Not Enough includes Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane.
When was The World Is Not Enough released and how long is it?
The World Is Not Enough was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The World Is Not Enough?
The World Is Not Enough had a reported production budget of $135M and grossed $361.8M at the worldwide box office (2.68 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The World Is Not Enough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World Is Not Enough was composed by David Arnold.
Is The World Is Not Enough based on a book or true story?
The World Is Not Enough is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ian Fleming".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World Is Not Enough?
The World Is Not Enough holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).