Skyfall (2012)
Sam Mendes' Oscar-winning spy thriller sees Daniel Craig's James Bond face his most personal and psychologically complex mission yet.
Skyfall - Movie Information
- Original Title: Skyfall
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Sam Mendes
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 23m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 24, 2012 (France - 12), November 9, 2012 (United States - PG-13), November 9, 2012 (Canada - PG), October 25, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 1, 2012 (Germany - 12), November 2, 2012 (India), November 22, 2012 (New Zealand - M), November 22, 2012 (Australia - M), October 26, 2012 (Brazil - 14), November 2, 2012 (Mexico - B), October 31, 2012 (Italy - T), October 30, 2012 (Spain - 16), November 1, 2012 (South Korea - 15), January 21, 2013 (China), November 2, 2012 (Nigeria)
- Alternative Titles: 007: Operación Skyfall (MX), Agente 007 - Skyfall (IT), 007: Skyfall (HU), Điệp Viên 007: Tử Địa Skyfall (VN), Operacija Skyfall (LT), พลิกรหัสพิฆาตพยัคฆ์ร้าย 007 (TH), 007／スカイフォール (JP), James Bond: Sağanak (TR)
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Skyfall - Plot
When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
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Skyfall - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sam Mendes
Main Cast
- Daniel Craig
- Judi Dench
- Javier Bardem
- Ralph Fiennes
- Naomie Harris
- Bérénice Marlohe
- Albert Finney
- Ben Whishaw
- Rory Kinnear
- Ola Rapace
Writers
- John Logan
- Neal Purvis
- Robert Wade
Producers
- Michael G. Wilson
- Barbara Broccoli
Skyfall - FAQs
Where can you stream Skyfall online?
Skyfall is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Availability may vary by region.
What is the ending of Skyfall explained?
In Skyfall's climax, Bond lures Silva to his childhood estate in Scotland, where a brutal confrontation ends with Silva's death. Tragically, M succumbs to her injuries. The film closes with Ralph Fiennes' Mallory assuming the role of M, and Eve Moneypenny taking her place at MI6.
Is Skyfall based on a true story?
Skyfall is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by John Logan, Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade, building on Ian Fleming's fictional James Bond universe. Some thematic elements — such as intelligence agency vulnerabilities — reflect real-world concerns, but the plot and characters are entirely fictional.
Who are the main actors in Skyfall?
Skyfall stars Daniel Craig as James Bond and Judi Dench as M. Javier Bardem plays the villain Silva, with Ralph Fiennes as Gareth Mallory, Naomie Harris as Eve, Bérénice Marlohe as Séverine, Albert Finney as Kincade, and Ben Whishaw as Q.
How long is Skyfall and what is its rating?
Skyfall has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes). It is rated PG-13 in the United States for intense violent sequences throughout, some sexuality, language, and smoking. It received a 12A certificate in the United Kingdom.
Did Skyfall win any major awards?
Skyfall was a major awards success. It won two Academy Awards — Best Original Song for Adele's title track and Best Sound Editing. It also won two BAFTAs, including Outstanding British Film, and received widespread critical acclaim as one of the finest entries in the Bond franchise.
What is Skyfall about?
Skyfall follows James Bond after a mission gone wrong exposes MI6 agents worldwide and triggers an attack on headquarters. Bond must track down the shadowy mastermind — a former agent with a personal vendetta against M — while M's leadership comes under intense political scrutiny.
How was Skyfall received by critics and audiences?
Skyfall earned near-universal acclaim, holding an 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised Roger Deakins' stunning cinematography, Sam Mendes' direction, and Javier Bardem's magnetic villain. It grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Bond films ever made.
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