Dr. No (1962)
Kernel Score: 77% · 3,972 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Action, Thriller
Released: 1962-10-07
Runtime: 110 minutes
Is Dr. No worth watching?
Worth watching. The first James Bond film sends Connery's 007 to Jamaica to face a villain with a plan. It's slower and simpler than later Bonds, but the cool, the locations and Connery's screen presence still carry it.
Watch it if you
- want to see where Bond started
- like 1960s spy adventures
- enjoy a charming lead and exotic locations
Skip it if you
- expect modern action
- dislike old-fashioned attitudes toward women
Best for: Classic spy night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Dr. No
- Stream: Prime Video, MGM+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Dr. No parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Dr. No is a classic PG-rated James Bond spy thriller involving espionage, assassination, and a megalomaniacal villain.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Spy action includes assassination plots and confrontations with a villain, typical of classic Bond films.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes the iconic introduction of a Bond girl and mild romantic innuendo typical of the franchise.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Dr. No
If you liked Dr. No, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- From Russia with Love (1963) — 79%: Connery's second Bond, with a stronger plot
- Goldfinger (1964) — 81%: The Bond film that set the formula
- Casino Royale (2006) — 87%: A tough modern reinvention of Bond
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, funny spy action with a gentleman hero
- Mission: Impossible (1996) — 77%: 1990s spy adventure about impossible missions
- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) — 86%: Modern spy action with big stunts
Director
Terence Young
Cast
- Sean Connery as James Bond
- Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder
- Joseph Wiseman as Dr. No
- Jack Lord as Felix Leiter
- Anthony Dawson as Professor R. J. Dent
- Zena Marshall as Miss Taro
- John Kitzmiller as Quarrel
- Eunice Gayson as Sylvia Trench
- Bernard Lee as M
- Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny
Dr. No FAQ
Is Dr. No worth watching?
Worth watching. The first James Bond film sends Connery's 007 to Jamaica to face a villain with a plan. It's slower and simpler than later Bonds, but the cool, the locations and Connery's screen presence still carry it.
Where can I watch Dr. No?
In the US you can stream Dr. No on Prime Video and MGM+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dr. No OK for kids?
Dr. No is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Dr. No is a classic PG-rated James Bond spy thriller involving espionage, assassination, and a megalomaniacal villain.
What movies are like Dr. No?
If you liked Dr. No, try From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Casino Royale and Kingsman: The Secret Service.