Highest Grossing Bond Films

After a four year absence, Agent 007 is back. “Skyfall” hit the screen last week and has already establishing itself as the fourth highest grossing film in British history. Some critics say that the new 007 is so good that it could be James Bond's first real shot at Best Picture at the Oscars. Are you wondering which Bond films captured the title as the highest grossing films in the ongoing franchise? There are some surprises, so take a look.

Sean Connery

1.      Thunderball (1965)-Sean Connery-$1,014 billion

2.      Goldfinger (1964-Sean Connery-$912 million

3.      Live and Let Die (1973)-Roger Moore-$825 million

4.      You Only Live Twice (1967)-Sean Connery-$756 million

5.      The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)-Roger Moore-$692 million

 

 

 

 

 

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6.      Casino Royale (2006)- Daniel Craig-$669 million

7.      Moonraker (1979)-Roger Moore-$655 million

8.      Diamonds are Forever (1971)-Sean Connery-$648 million

9.      Quantum of Solace (2008)-Daniel Craig-$622 million

10.  From Russia With Love (1963)-Sean Connery-$576 million

 

 

If you've lived under a rock for the past  five decades and don't know, James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. Just in case you’re wondering, Pierce Bronsnan’s Bond film “Live Another Day” ranked number 11, grossing $543 million.

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