From Russia with Love
Directed by Terence YoungAgent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.
From Russia with Love Ratings & Reviews
- Zokkiie13 October 2025A sharp and stylish Bond film that delivers classic spy thrills. Connery is at his best, the story feels grounded, and the train fight is unforgettable. Smooth, tense, and full of charm — one of the series’ highlights.
- The Patrick11 July 2025This is to me a continuation of Dr.No, with again some womanizing which was obviously common for the time. I enjoyed it better than Dr.No but it was also lacking in acting and action. Weak storyline. Still, this was a good watch and I couldn't wait to watch Goldfinger next which is where to me the real Bond starts.
- Temlakos7 March 2026This second movie in the Bind franchise sets the tone for every film that follows.
- thomasrogers75327 January 2026I just kinda liked this one better than the first, maybe it’s because the female lead actually has a semi-meaningful plot this time, idk
- stream71519 January 2026Classic James Bond.
- Andy Davidson | folknhell.com15 January 2026Peak Bond: deadpan quips, lethal gadgets, and the confidence to fight an assassin on a train like it’s just another commute.
- Dirk Sabbe10 January 2026Quite enjoyable.
- John P2 January 2026It is good, its proper getting into the Bond formula.
- MetroidTalon14 September 2025Tighter, colder, and more grounded than its predecessor, From Russia with Love cements Bond as a serious player in the spy genre. Connery is sharper, the villains are nastier, and the espionage actually feels like a game of chess. The pacing is deliberate, but the payoff is worth it. Train fights, secret briefcases, and Cold War tension all give the film a sense of weight the series rarely revisits. A confident, calculated sequel that raises the bar without losing the cool.
- mickerdoo31 July 2025Classic Bond antics. Wild that this was made in '63. Enjoy Connery as Bond. Action sequences are a little outdated and rigid.
- Mister Arn20 May 2025The film starts many Bond traditions, including an amusing villain.
- LivewireAdmin6 December 2025From Russia With Love is where the Bond series slips into a sharper suit—sleeker, colder, and noticeably more confident. Building on the momentum of Dr. No, this second adventure leans deeper into Cold War intrigue, trading tropical lairs for shadowy backrooms, coded messages, and the kind of slow-burn espionage that defined the era. The film expands Bond’s world in a meaningful way, introducing a more intricate sense of spycraft and giving the mythology of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. its first major pulse. Sean Connery, now fully settling into the role, moves with the smooth authority of a character stepping into iconic territory, and the supporting cast—especially Daniela Bianchi and a chillingly silent Robert Shaw—helps shape the film into a darker, more refined entry in the franchise. What resonated most with me is just how spy thriller this one feels. Compared to the more pulpy tone of Dr. No, this film plays its espionage hand straight, and it works. The cat-and-mouse plotting, the double-crosses, the tense train sequence—it all feels more grounded and more compelling. Connery, in particular, feels noticeably more confident and comfortable; it’s like he’s finally found Bond’s true cadence. Which actually allows him to sprinkle in some comedic moments which are all played perfectly. The S.P.E.C.T.R.E. world-building is another major highlight. Every glimpse into the organization adds weight and menace, and you can feel the franchise planting the seeds for something larger. Bianchi has great chemistry with Connery, bringing warmth and sincerity to the role, and Robert Shaw makes for a terrific villain—quiet, calculating, and physically Bond's equal. It doesn’t break into my absolute favorites, but it’s a stylish, tightly paced, and engaging second installment—one that feels essential to understanding how Bond began. Still one of Connery's highs 62 years later.
- ርልዪረ28 January 2025🤵🏻♂️Sean Connery as the original James Bond. What more is there to say.🤵🏻♂️
- Bryan Masters1 December 2025I usually love James Bond movies... but I fell asleep for the majority of thie one. It did not age well, the pacing is very slow, and the story is not intriguing.
- sopula29 May 2025Was pretty entertaining and funny to watch, the womanising is really front and central to the plot in this one unlike Dr No where it’s more-so just there for bond character building. Overall ridiculous movie though, the theme song plays like 200 times throughout the movie
From Russia with Love Trivia
From Russia with Love was released on 10 October 1963.
From Russia with Love was directed by Terence Young.
From Russia with Love has a runtime of 1h 55m.
From Russia with Love was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman.
Agent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.
The key characters in From Russia with Love are James Bond (Sean Connery), Tatiana 'Tanja' Romanova (Daniela Bianchi), Ali Kerim Bey (Pedro Armendáriz).
From Russia with Love is rated PG.
From Russia with Love is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
From Russia with Love has an audience rating of 8.4 out of 10.
From Russia with Love had a budget of US$2M.
From Russia with Love has made US$78.9M at the box office.