Top 10 Best James Bond Movies So Far

If you’re also eager to see the new James Bond and how well the character will be played, then you may as well refresh your memory with the best James Bond movies of all time.

James Bond, a British fictional secret service agent, was a character created by Ian Fleming in 1953, and even though the writer died 11 years after the creation of this well-respected character, his work lives on to date.

James Bond, as mentioned earlier is only a fictional character played by various actors over the years and as one tenure expires, another emerges into the scene to keep Fleming’s dream alive.

From Dr. No. to No Time to Die, all 25 James Bond movies have captivated the hearts of many all over the world. While we wait to see who will dare steal our hearts as Daniel Craig did, here’s a list of actors who have played James Bond so far.

• Sean Connery
• David Niven (One-time appearance)
• George Lazenby
• Roger Moore
• Timothy Dalton
• Pierce Brosnan
• Daniel Craig

Sean Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond in the 1962 movie Dr. No and since then, other James Bond blockbusters have been created. Here are the top 10 best James Bond movies so far.

Top 10 Best James Bond Movies So Far

The list and table below show details about the best James Bond movies so far.

10. No Time To Die (2021)

9. Dr. No (1962)

8. The Living Daylights (1987)

7. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

6. Skyfall (2012)

5. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

4. GoldenEye (1995)

3. From Russia With Love (1963)

2. Casino Royale (1967/2006)

1. Goldfinger (1964)

10. No Time To Die (2021)

Actor- Daniel Craig

No Time to Die is the latest James Bond movie and the 25th in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions.

It is officially the last movie where Daniel Craig will star as James Bond; the 26th Bond film will see the introduction of another James Bond star who will hopefully fit into Craig’s shoes.

The movie sees Bond take on a mission after leaving active service. In a bid to rescue a kidnapped scientist, Bond encounters more than he bargained for. The movie is barely a year old so let’s leave spoilers out of it.

No Time to Die is the 10th on the list of the best James Bond movies so far.

9. Dr. No (1962)

Actor- Sean Connery

Completing this list without adding the first ever James Bond (JB) movie will be a big shock. Dr. No was the movie that set the standard for what a typical JB movie should look like.

Since the thriller set the pace for Bond movies, it’s only normal for its storyline to be a tale of “Distracted Bond”. Bond is on a mission to thwart the plans of a mysterious scientific genius, Dr. No and for this, he must travel to Jamaica. This is the point where Honey Ryder shows up and our hero suddenly doubles his mission.

James Bond fans already know how this played out. Dr. No is definitely one of the best James Bond movies so far.

8. The Living Daylights (1987)

Actor- Timothy Dalton

The Living Daylights sees Dalton in a new aura, compared to that of Moore and Lazenby in previous Bond movies.

Bond (Dalton) sets out to help a Russian spy escape when he gets caught up in another mission to track down an arms dealer who is hoping to spearhead a global war.

How well will James Bond handle both situations? Will he be just in time? If you’re a James Bond fan, you already know.

7. The Spy who loved me (1977)

Actor- Roger Moore

The film is an adaptation of Ian Fleming’s 1962 novel with the same title. It is the 10th book in the James Bond Series. 

The movie takes a twist when James Bond sets out to investigate the disappearance of a Royal Navy Polaris submarine carrying a couple of nuclear warheads. The movie takes a twist when Bond’s partner Major Anya Amasova is unveiled. Amasova turns out to be the Major whose lover was killed by Bond in Austria.

The Spy Who Loved Me is definitely one of the best James Bond Movies you’ll set your eyes on.

6. Skyfall (2012)

Actor- Daniel Craig

Skyfall is not your regular James Bond movie. It sees the “hero” in another light. Bond is in a more vulnerable position, far from his usual “women and mission” dilemma.

The character is forced to face situations he never bargained for when he starts investigating an attack on MI6. His mission goes wrong and other secret agents are in trouble as a result of this. How will Bond face his past in a bid to save M?

5. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

Actor: George Lazenby

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was first met with apathy when it hit the screens in 1969. It’s quite understandable though- a change in the James Bond character!

However, the tables turned when George Lazenby embodied the character to the taste of James Bond fans worldwide.

James Bond, as usual, is on a mission to wreck the plans of a criminal organization leader when he falls in love with a woman who may be too dangerous for him. Unlike Bond, he is willing to give up his mission and career to pursue true love, however toxic.

4. GoldenEye (1995)

Actor: Pierce Brosnan

Of all the James Bond movies produced in the 90s, GoldenEye is not one to forget in a hurry! In this all-time fan favorite, James Bond is put in a situation he never thought he’d be in! (opposition with a once-upon-a-time- ally).

Bond is in rivalry with Alec Trevelyan, a former MI6 agent who managed to get his hands on a satellite system powerful enough to destroy the entire earth in a jiffy.

Things would have been easier for James Bond if he had a dumb rival but Trevelyan is no dummy!

GoldenEye was one of the most-anticipated Bond movies as it was released after a 6-year break from James Bond films. The comeback was definitely worth the wait as it remains on the list of the top 4 best James Bond movies so far.

Top 3 Best James Bond Movies

This is the list you’ve probably been waiting for so let’s get straight to it. Here are the top 3 best James Bond movies so far.

3. From Russia With Love (1963)

Actor- Sean Connery

From Russia With Love is yet another proof that Bond is most likely to die from beautiful women than villains who contend against his mission.

In this 1963 movie, Bond is tasked with the responsibility of finding a Russian decryption machine. However, along the line, he falls in love with a Russian beauty who is part of an assassination plan.

The movie raked in extra $76 dollars in return, despite its $2 million budget.

2. Casino Royale (1967/2006)

Actor- David Niven/Daniel Craig

Casino Royale is a popular James Bond movie that was acted twice (1957 & 2006). The first is an unofficial James Bond movie distributed initially by Columbia Pictures. It is loosely based on a novel with the same title by Ian Fleming. However, it has nothing to do with the James Bond film series. James Bond in the second movie was played by Daniel Craig and is more of the book’s adaptation than its 1967 movie.

The 2006 spy movie follows the story of Bond on a mission to wreck a terrorist financier at a high-stakes poker game. Bond falls in love with the employee assigned to provide the money needed for the game.

Casino Royale earned over $616 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing James Bond film at the moment.

1. Goldfinger (1964)

Actor- Sean Connery

Despite being over 50 years old, Goldfinger is the best James Bond movie so far. Audience reviews and movie rankings say that much.

The storyline follows an attempt on the part of James Bond to investigate a plan by an avid businessman, Auric Goldfinger who runs a gold-smuggling ring. In the course of his investigation, Bond discovers something more interesting and the plot thickens.

Goldfinger is rated 7/10 on IMDB, a commendable feat for a 1964 movie.

Best James Bond Movies Summary

The best James Bond movies on this list have Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as their lead James Bond actors. The duo has no doubt proven themselves as the best James Bond actors so far. While we await the new Bond face, the old ones will always be appreciated.

Here are the top 10 best James Bond movies acted by various Bond stars so far.

1. Goldfinger (1964)

2. Casino Royale (1967/2006)

3. From Russia With Love (1963)

4. GoldenEye (1995)

5. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

6. Skyfall (2012)

7. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

8. The Living Daylights (1987)

9. Dr. No (1962)

10. No Time To Die (2021)