Casino Royale
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.
Directed by Martin Campbell · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 2h 24m · 2006
Trailer
Director
Martin Campbell
Writer
Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Paul Haggis, Ian Fleming
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures, EON Productions
Release
2006-11-14
Runtime
2h 24m
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Full Plot
James Bond (Daniel Craig) goes on his first mission as a 00. Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) is a banker to the world's terrorists. He is participating in a poker game at Montenegro, where he must win back his money, in order to stay safe amongst the terrorist market. The boss of MI6, known simply as "M" (Dame Judi Dench) sends Bond, along with Vesper Lynd Eva Green) to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. Bond, using help from Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright), Rene Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), and having Vesper pose as his partner, enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career. But if Bond defeats Le Chiffre, will he and Vesper Lynd remain safe?
Cast & Characters
James Bond
Daniel Craig
Vesper Lynd
Eva Green
Le Chiffre
Mads Mikkelsen
M
Judi Dench
Felix Leiter
Jeffrey Wright
Mathis
Giancarlo Giannini
Solange
Caterina Murino
Alex Dimitrios
Simon Abkarian
Steven Obanno
Isaach de Bankolé
Mr. White
Jesper Christensen
Valenka
Ivana Miličević
Villiers (M's secretary at MI6 headquarters).
Tobias Menzies
Carlos (a terrorist hired by Le Chiffre to blow up an aircraft)
Claudio Santamaria
Mollaka, credited in opening title cards under "Free running stunts"
Sébastien Foucan
Dryden
Malcolm Sinclair
Gettler (a Quantum agent)
Richard Sammel
Did You Know?
Here's a summary of the making of Casino Royale:
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The film's director, Martin Campbell, aimed to create a gritty and realistic Bond film, with a focus on character development.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The script was rewritten several times to make it more complex and layered.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The film was shot in various locations, including the Bahamas, Prague, and Miami.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Casino Royale holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (751K votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 90% audience score.
Critics and audiences are broadly aligned on this one.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedCasino Royale's 8.0 IMDb average and 94% Rotten Tomatoes score place it among the stronger entries in the 60-plus-year Bond franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casino Royale's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Casino Royale holds a 94% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 90% audience score.
What is Casino Royale's IMDb rating?+
Casino Royale has a 8.0/10 rating on IMDb from 739,664 votes.
What is Casino Royale's Metacritic score?+
Casino Royale has a Metascore of 80/100 on Metacritic.
Is Casino Royale good? What are critics saying?+
Casino Royale holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (751K votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 90% audience score.
How long is Casino Royale?+
Casino Royale has a runtime of 2h 24m.
Who directed Casino Royale?+
Casino Royale was directed by Martin Campbell.
Where can I watch Casino Royale?+
Casino Royale is available to stream, rent, or buy on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, ITVX Premium, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Casino Royale" is one of praise for Daniel Craig's debut performance as Bond, with many considering it a near-perfect start to the new era. Critics also praised Craig's on-screen presence and chemistry with co-stars Eva Green and Judi Dench. The film has been noted for its brutal take on James Bond and its nostalgic value.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**2006 - the year they turned Bond into a common soccer hooligan.** In 2006, the film makers - no longer under the watchful eye of the late Cubby Broccoli decided to run away from making James Bond movies. They also cast a short blonde man as 007. They screwed with the gun barrel…
Potential Kermode · 3/10Arrogance and self-awareness seldom go hand in hand. Casino Royale is directed by Martin Campbell and adapted by Neil Purvis, Robert Wade & Paul Haggis from a story written by Ian Fleming. It stars Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright & Giancarlo Gi…
John Chard · 9/10i liked Daniel Craig more as the right bond with action, charm, cunning all in one
krismdb · 8/10Great James Bond movie and perfect debut for Daniel Craig. He may, at least in the last couple outings, resent the role, he makes for a bruiser version of the character. Pierce Brosnan is still my favorite as his movies came out in the 90s (i.e. the years for watching Bond movies…
JPV852 · 9/10_**Daniel Craig debuts as Bond**_ Based on Ian Fleming’s novel, “Casino Royale” (2006) goes back to the beginning with James Bond (Daniel Craig) earning his 00 status with MI6. ‘M’ (Judi Dench) then sends Bond after a private banker who funds terrorists (Mads Mikkelsen), which le…
Wuchak · 8/10FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/casino-royale-spoiler-free-review "Casino Royale is a near-perfect debut of Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. This brutal version of the famous protagonist is beautifully interpreted by Craig, who contradicted…
Manuel São Bento · 8/10From the breathtaking stunts in the opening chase to the suspenseful high-stakes poker game, ‘Casino Royale’ gets everything right, introducing Craig as a tougher, grittier and more realistic Bond. James Bond. 10/10
AstroNoud · 10/10As reboots go, this is probably the best I've seen. Daniel Craig takes up the mantle of Ian Fleming's "007" in this two-part thriller that starts off at break neck speed and rarely drops below third gear for almost 2½ hours. Having just attained his licence to kill status - after…
CinemaSerf · 7/10It honestly wasn't bad and I really hate Daniel Craig as James Bond, he seems to be the only person on earth that does NOT want to be James Bond. And it kind of sucks watching someone play Bond that doesn't look like he wants to be there. And then there is the fact that they rebo…
GenerationofSwine · 6/10Depressingly predictably Hollywood. This is hardly a 007 movie, and can't be called a "film". It's just the same Hollywood formula of contriving a story to be as depressing as possible. The same formula Hollywood had prided itself on since about 1965. It's very dull, and there's…
drystyx · 1/10This generally considered the best Bond film and for me it's top 3.
tmdb93836550 · 10/10Casino Royale (2006) is not just entertaining action, but contributes a ton to film history. Nearly everything about this movie is perfect - the fights, plot, and most of all, the iconic torture scene. The only things about this movie that don't deliver flawlessly are the slightl…
Darkflame4 · 9/1069/100 Bond must stop a global financier from providing millions to terrorists via a poker game. I loved all the characters and this is an exciting and thoroughly entertaining film. That being said, there's no reason for it to be this long. The embassy race at the beginning went…
Dr Nostromo · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
That last trailer....nearly killed me
@paranjaysinh8 · 70 likes14 years ago.... One of the finest bond film ever ❤️
@parameswaranrajendran · 145 likesThank God I didn't see the trailer before I watched the movie!! It shows too much!!
@sahdeokumarravi9870 · 61 likesIt was the beginning of a new era. 14 years. How nostalgic.
@diobrando482 · 36 likesStill Craig‘s best!
@davider6884 · 116 likesI just realize this trailer showed us the entire film....
@Oechsey · 30 likesBest Bond Movie made till date... Wishing the best for No Time To Die
@mayanksharma7438 · 187 likesI'll never forget Vesper Lynd.
@mytubestar1 · 36 likes
