Casino Royale (2006)
Kernel Score: 87% · 11,482 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action, Thriller
Released: 2006-11-14
Runtime: 144 minutes
Is Casino Royale worth watching?
Must-watch. The best of the modern Bond films, with a rougher, more human 007 and a tense poker game at its centre. Great action and real stakes, and it reboots the series without losing the fun.
Watch it if you
- want a harder-edged spy thriller
- like action built on real stunts
- are curious where modern Bond began
Skip it if you
- prefer the old, campy Bond style
- dislike long runtimes
Best for: Action night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Casino Royale
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.
Casino Royale parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Casino Royale is a PG-13 James Bond thriller featuring torture, gambling, and intense action violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Rated PG-13 with intense action violence including a graphic torture scene and high-stakes confrontations.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Social drinking, notably Bond's martinis, appears throughout as part of the spy lifestyle.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Casino Royale
If you liked Casino Royale, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Skyfall (2012) — 81%: The follow-up with Craig's Bond and a more personal story.
- The Bourne Identity (2002) — 84%: Another grounded, physical spy thriller about a man with no past.
- Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) — 83%: Spy action with very strong stunts and set pieces.
- Goldfinger (1964) — 81%: Classic Bond that shaped the series' later films.
- No Time to Die (2021) — 81%: Craig's final outing as Bond, closing out his run.
- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) — 86%: Big, modern spy action with strong stunts.
Director
Martin Campbell
Cast
- Daniel Craig as James Bond
- Eva Green as Vesper Lynd
- Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre
- Judi Dench as M
- Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter
- Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis
- Caterina Murino as Solange
- Simon Abkarian as Alex Dimitrios
- Isaach de Bankolé as Steven Obanno
- Jesper Christensen as Mr. White
Casino Royale FAQ
Is Casino Royale worth watching?
Must-watch. The best of the modern Bond films, with a rougher, more human 007 and a tense poker game at its centre. Great action and real stakes, and it reboots the series without losing the fun.
Where can I watch Casino Royale?
In the US you can stream Casino Royale on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Casino Royale OK for kids?
Casino Royale is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Casino Royale is a PG-13 James Bond thriller featuring torture, gambling, and intense action violence.
What movies are like Casino Royale?
If you liked Casino Royale, try Skyfall, The Bourne Identity, Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Goldfinger.