James Bond movies in order and where to watch the 007 franchise
8. Diamonds Are Forever
Synopsis: James Bond, equipped with an armoury of hi-tech gadgets, infiltrates a Las Vegas diamond-smuggling ring in a bid to foil a plot to target Washington with a laser in space. However, as 007 prepares to tackle the evil Blofeld, the mastermind who threatens to destabilise the world, he is captivated by the delicious Tiffany Case - but is she really a double agent?
After taking a little time off from the role, Sean Connery came back as James Bond once again in Diamonds Are Forever. The movie, which was directed by Guy Hamilton, was released on December 17, 1971, and it won an Academy Award for Best Sound.
Where to rent/buy:
- Amazon: The movie can be rented for $3.99 or purchased for $14.99
- Apple TV: The movie can be rented for $3.99 or purchased for $14.99
- Google Play: The movie can be rented for $3.99 or purchased for $14.99
- Microsoft: The movie can be rented for $4.99 or purchased for $12.99
9. Live and Let Die
Synopsis: When Bond (Roger Moore) investigates the murders of three fellow agents, he finds himself a target, evading vicious assassins as he closes in on powerful Kananga (Yaphet Kotto). Known on the streets as Mr. Big, Kananga is coordinating a global threat, using tons of self-produced heroin. As Bond tries to unravel the mastermind's plan, he meets Solitaire (Jane Seymour), a beautiful tarot-card reader, whose magic is crucial to the crime lord.
Sean Connery had an impressive run as James Bond, playing the character in a whopping seven different movies. While it's the most someone has interpreted the secret agent on the big screen, his record is tied with Roger Moore, who first took on the role in Live and Let Die back in 1973. The movie features an Oscar-nominated original song under the same name written by Paul and Linda McCartney.
Where to stream:
Where to rent/buy:
- Amazon: The movie can be rented for $3.99 or purchased for $14.99
- Apple TV: The movie can be rented for $3.99 or purchased for $14.99
- Google Play: The movie can be rented for $3.99 or purchased for $14.99
- Microsoft: The movie can be rented for $4.99 or purchased for $12.99