Goldfinger (1964)

Kernel Score: 81% · 3,890 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Adventure, Action, Thriller

Released: 1964-09-20

Runtime: 110 minutes

Is Goldfinger worth watching?

Must-watch. The film that set the Bond template: a smug villain, a laser, a gold-painted victim and a heist on Fort Knox. It's dated in its attitudes, but it's brisk, witty and still great fun.

Watch it if you

  • want to see where the Bond formula started
  • like gadget-and-villain spy adventures
  • enjoy 1960s style and a bit of camp

Skip it if you

  • can't get past its dated treatment of women
  • want grounded, modern action

Best for: Classic movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Goldfinger

  • 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

Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and outgun the powerful tycoon to prevent him from cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox -- and obliterate the world's economy.

Goldfinger parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Goldfinger is a classic PG James Bond spy thriller with gunplay, gadgets, and a scheme to attack Fort Knox.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes gunfights, a gas attack, and other spy-action peril typical of the Bond franchise.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Contains classic Bond-style romantic innuendo and flirtation.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Goldfinger

If you liked Goldfinger, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • From Russia with Love (1963) — 79%: Connery's Bond at his peak, with a tighter, more grounded spy plot.
  • Dr. No (1962) — 77%: The original Bond outing that started the series.
  • Casino Royale (2006) — 87%: A reboot that keeps the glamour and gives Bond real stakes.
  • Skyfall (2012) — 81%: Modern Bond with real style and a memorable villain.
  • Mission: Impossible (1996) — 77%: Gadgets, masks and a big set-piece heist in spy-film style.
  • The Bourne Identity (2002) — 84%: A tougher, more realistic take on the globe-trotting spy.

Director

Guy Hamilton

Cast

  • Sean Connery as James Bond
  • Gert Fröbe as Auric Goldfinger
  • Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore
  • Harold Sakata as Oddjob
  • Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson
  • Tania Mallet as Tilly Masterson
  • Bernard Lee as M
  • Martin Benson as Martin Solo
  • Cec Linder as Felix Leiter
  • Austin Willis as Simmons

Goldfinger FAQ

Is Goldfinger worth watching?

Must-watch. The film that set the Bond template: a smug villain, a laser, a gold-painted victim and a heist on Fort Knox. It's dated in its attitudes, but it's brisk, witty and still great fun.

Where can I watch Goldfinger?

In the US you can stream Goldfinger on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Goldfinger OK for kids?

Goldfinger is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Goldfinger is a classic PG James Bond spy thriller with gunplay, gadgets, and a scheme to attack Fort Knox.

What movies are like Goldfinger?

If you liked Goldfinger, try From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Casino Royale and Skyfall.