Dr. No (1962)
Kernel Score: 77% · 3,972 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
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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 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.