Top 10 James Bond Movies from 1962 to 2021

Number 10. Dr No, 1962,
This is the first movie of James Bond Franchise.
When this movie hit the theatres on 1962, it seemed like an another spy movie but it introduced Ian Fleming’s gentleman spy character James Bond to moviegoing audiences.

Before Sean Connery was cast, the producers considered Stanley Baker, Rex Harrison, Trevor Howard, Richard Johnson, Patrick McGoohan, David Niven, and Richard Todd. Niven would go on to play a spoof of Bond in 1967’s Casino Royale.

Initially, Eunice Gayson was set to play Miss Moneypenny and Lois Maxwell was set to play Sylvia Trench. However, director Terence Young felt that Gayson had more appealing sexuality, while Maxwell was good in punctuality, so they switched roles.

Number 9. Casino Royale, 2006,
When Casino Royale was in development, Quentin Tarantino expressed interest in directing it. However, he wanted to set it in the ‘60s, shoot it in black-and-white, and feature Pierce Brosnan’s Bond. Since the producers wanted to reboot the franchise and start from scratch, they rejected Tarantino’s pitch.

Number 8. You Only Live Twice, 1967,
As this was anticipated to be Sir Sean Connery's last appearance as James Bond, publicity material released in advance of the movie announced Bond would be killed, married, and become Japanese. While these events were portrayed in this movie, they were actually ruses as part of Bond's undercover activities.

Number 7. No Time to Die, 2021,
James Bond is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica after leaving active service. However, his peace is short-lived as his old CIA friend, Felix Leiter, shows up and asks for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond on the trail of a mysterious villain who's armed with a dangerous new technology.

Number 6. The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977
lifelong Bond fan Steven Spielberg was working on a little shark movie called Jaws. The 007 producers considered hiring Spielberg to direct The Spy Who Loved Me, but waited to see how Jaws would perform at the box office before making a firm offer. Jaws was so popular and became the highest-grossing movie of all time. Jaws’ success ended up influencing the creation of the Bond villain of the same name for this movie.

Number 5. Live and Let Die, 1973,
After the success of Diamonds Are Forever producer Albert R. Broccoli tried to convince Sean Connery to return as 007 once again, but he declined. A 'back-up Bond' was already in place in the form of American born John Gavin, was previously offered and accepted the role of James Bond for Diamonds Are Forever.

Number 4. The Living Daylights, 1987,
After Roger Moore 'retired' from the role of 007 following 1985's "View To A Kill", the search was on for the new James Bond. Three actors were shortlisted to the extent of screen testing: Sam Neill Pierce Brosnan and Timothy Dalton. Sam Neill's chance was vetoed by Cubby Broccoli and Pierce Brosnan's chance was lost when the makers of Remington Steele refused to release him from his contract. That left Timothy Dalton, who got his chance after he'd decided against being Bond in 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Dalton was 24 in 1968, and thought himself "too young" to play 007

Number 3. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, 1969,
There are just as many factors that explain why Connery ended up leaving the role as there are for why he returned for Diamonds Are Forever.

Sean Connery was simply fed up with the role. He felt he was constantly underpaid, mobbed by fans at every turn, and at the time was not on speaking terms with producer, Cubby Broccoli.

Number 2. Goldfinger, 1964,
Goldfinger, which was published in 1959, was the seventh title in author Ian Fleming's series of novels about gentleman-spy James Bond, and its premise sprang from a chance encounter three years earlier. In 1956, Fleming was staying at Enton Hall, an English health spa, when he happened to strike up a conversation with a broker who specialized in gold. As he picked the man's brain about the gold trade for a while, the seed that would grow into Goldfinger was planted.

Number 1. From Russia with Love, 1963,
Whereas Dr. No (1962) had focused on Jamaica as a primary setting, the filmmakers had hoped that From Russia With Love would be a showcase for Europe.
However, alongside the political tensions of the Cold War, which prevented filming behind the Iron Curtain, the film also needed to qualify for the British film funding available at the time to ensure that the production expenses could be met. In order to qualify, at least 70% of the film needed to be shot either in the UK or in the Commonwealth. Therefore, key overseas locations were filmed in the UK instead.

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