Quantum of Solace
Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White, who reveals that the organization that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
Directed by Marc Forster · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 1h 46m · 2008
Trailer
Director
Marc Forster
Writer
Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Ian Fleming
Studio
EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures
Release
2008-10-29
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Full Plot
Is there solace in revenge? James Bond (Daniel Craig) and M (Dame Judi Dench) sniff a shadowy international network of power and corruption reaping billions. As Bond pursues the agents of an assassination attempt on M, all roads lead to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a world-renowned developer of green technology. Greene, a nasty piece of work, is intent on securing a barren area of Bolivia in exchange for helping a strongman stage a coup there. The C.I.A. looks the other way, and only Bond, with help from a retired spy and a mysterious beauty, stands in Greene's way. M wonders if she can trust Bond, or if vengeance possesses him. Can anyone drawn to Bond live to tell the tale?
Cast & Characters
James Bond
Daniel Craig
Camille
Olga Kurylenko
Dominic Greene
Mathieu Amalric
M
Judi Dench
Mathis
Giancarlo Giannini
Strawberry Fields
Gemma Arterton
Felix Leiter
Jeffrey Wright
Gregg Beam
David Harbour
Elvis, Greene's second-in-command. Taubman wanted to make Elvis "as colourful, as edgy and as interesting as possible", with one of his suggestions being the bowl cut. Amalric and Taubman improvised a backstory for Elvis: he is Dominic's cousin and once lived on the streets before being inducted into Quantum. He called Elvis "a bit of a goofball. He thinks he's all that but he's not really. … He's not a comic guy. He definitely takes himself very serious, but maybe by his taking himself too serious he may become friendly".
Anatole Taubman
Mr. White, whom Bond captured after he stole the money won at Casino Royale in Montenegro.
Jesper Christensen
Bill Tanner, M's chief of staff.
Rory Kinnear
the British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.
Tim Pigott-Smith
General Medrano, the exiled general whom Greene is helping to get back into power, in return for support of his organisation. He murdered Camille's entire family when she was a young girl.
Joaquín Cosío
Carlos, the Colonel of Bolivian Police, the chief of all police forces, and the contact of René Mathis in Bolivia.
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
Guy Haines, special envoy to the Prime Minister and a member of Quantum.
Paul Ritter
Edmund Slate, a henchman who fights Bond in Haiti.
Neil Jackson
Yusef Kabira, a member of Quantum who seduces female agents and manipulates them into giving away classified information. He is indirectly responsible for Vesper Lynd's death.
Simon Kassianides
Corrine Veneau, a Canadian agent and Yusef's latest target.
Stana Katic
Craig Mitchell, M's bodyguard and a double agent.
Glenn Foster
Perla de las Dunas's receptionist, a woman saved by Camille Montes in one of the last sequences.
Oona Chaplin
Gemma, Mathis's girlfriend.
Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
Lieutenant Orso, a bodyguard of the exiled General Medrano
Jesús Ochoa
Mr White's girlfriend.
Elizabeth Arciniega
Did You Know?
The title sequence was created by MK12 and features a dot motif based on the gun barrel shot.
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The sequence was designed to represent Bond's mood and features twilight colors.
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Filming took place in Italy, with additional scenes shot at Pinewood Studios against a blue screen.
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Aerial shots were banned, and the crew used camera cranes and cable cameras to capture the foot chase in Siena.
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Critical Assessment
Quantum of Solace holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (501K votes), 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 58% audience score.
Critics and audiences are broadly aligned on this one.
Ratings as of August 3, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedQuantum of Solace's 6.5 IMDb average and 63% Rotten Tomatoes score place it among the more divisive entries in the 60-plus-year Bond franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quantum of Solace's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Quantum of Solace holds a 63% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 58% audience score.
What is Quantum of Solace's IMDb rating?+
Quantum of Solace has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb from 501K votes.
Is Quantum of Solace good? What are critics saying?+
Quantum of Solace holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (501K votes), 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 58% audience score.
How long is Quantum of Solace?+
Quantum of Solace has a runtime of 1h 46m.
Who directed Quantum of Solace?+
Quantum of Solace was directed by Marc Forster.
Where can I watch Quantum of Solace?+
Quantum of Solace is available to stream, rent, or buy on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, ITVX Premium, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Quantum of Solace" is overwhelmingly negative, with many criticizing the film's blandness, lack of nuance, and poor villainy. Reviewers have described it as a disappointing follow-up to Casino Royale, with some comparing Daniel Craig's performance to other Bond films like Mad Max. The trailer has also been panned for its perceived lack of action and reliance on familiar tropes.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**It's a shame that they did this to the Bond films** It's upsetting for Bond fans that Eon productions ran away from the lively, fun formula that sustained the franchise for 40 years. What does it leave us with? Well - this type of Bond film unfortunately. Staggeringly bland and…
Potential Kermode · 1/10If we refused to do business with villains, we'd have almost no one to trade with! Quantum of Solace is directed by Marc Forster and written by Paul Haggis, Neil Purvis and Robert Wade, suggested from the stories written by Ian Fleming. It stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Math…
John Chard · 7/10Quantum of Solace had to follow Casino Royale which rebooted the Bond franchise with critics as well as with some of the public with a youthful, angry Bond. Quantum of Solace starts 20 minutes after the events of Casino Royale with a fast edited but choppy car chase sequence. Thi…
DanDare · 7/10Probably liked this a bit more than the last time I saw this ('08 or '09) but still a sizable step down from Casino Royale, although I do appreciate that this is a direct sequel (whereas it seems most Bond movies are standalone). The plot isn't the best nor is the villain, albeit…
JPV852 · 7/10_**Decent Bond flick marred by ridiculous quick-editing**_ Bond seeks justice for the death of his woman in the previous film as well as those responsible for an assassination attempt on M (Judi Dench). The trail leads from mountainous northern Italy to the rooftops of Siena, Ita…
Wuchak · 6/10FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/quantum-of-solace-spoiler-free-review "Quantum of Solace is one of the biggest disappointments of the respective decade, holding a titanic drop in quality compared to its predecessor. Daniel Craig's dedicated per…
Manuel São Bento · 3/10Whilst there is certainly loads of action in this rather procedural outing for "James Bond" (a rather uncharismatic Daniel Craig) there is a real dearth of a substantial story. Picking up from "Casino Royale" (2006), this film sees our super-spy capture elusive "Mr White" (Jesper…
CinemaSerf · 6/10I'll make it quick. I watched this movie, and after some while I realised, I had seen this one before. It's so forgettable, you can skip it without loss. Expect disappointment if you do watch it. It's just a run-off-the-mill action flick, basically.
jw · 5/10Well, I loved the theme song, I honestly thought it didn't fit well with the Bond franchise (like the theme of The Living Daylights) but over all I really liked it as a rock song. And Olga Kurylenko I thought was a great Bond girl, plus they brought back Jeffrey Wright as Felix (…
GenerationofSwine · 1/10**High expectations harmed Quantum of Solace's reputation from the get-go but considering this film as the end of Casino Royale allows it to shine.** Many find Quantum of Solace a disappointing entry in the Daniel Craig Bond era, but I beg to differ. When viewed as a stand-alone…
The Movie Mob · 8/10Try not to fall asleep while watching this movie. This movie is as dull as the title, so it has that going for it. It's "true" advertising. This one sort of takes over where Casino Royale left off. Bond does more detective work than action in this one. Well, that's okay. At least…
drystyx · 3/10A film that is hated by the random but is one I like.
tmdb93836550 · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
I just rewatched this. I liked it the first time, I never understood why people hated it so much. Maybe it's not big enough for some people. Its a perfect followup to Casino Royale. It's much nuanced and dark than I remember. It feels very Ludlum-esque at time. Fantastic story an…
@HardCoreHanSolo · 169 likesQuantum of solace is a good bond movie. There's a lot of action in it, and Daniel Craig makes a good 007.
@Gkm- · 85 likesNever got the hate this film got
@circle1552 · 9 likesこの作品は、韓国🇰🇷のソウルの映画館で観ました。吹き替え字幕が、韓国語だったので、セリフが分からなかったのですが、面白かったです。ちなみに、007を映画館で観たのはこれが初めてで、この作品以降映画館で観る様になりました。(ちなみに、「エヴァンゲリオン Q」も韓国の釜山で観ています。)
@田井裕一 · 4 likes1:47 They should have use this same James Bond movie title design for No Time To Die.
@jamesthing6963 · 55 likesPeople couldn't accept the fact that the villain needs to control the water resources into his hands so he could name the price for using the water. Just like in the Mad Max where he controls it. That control can bring big changes in political grounds and in armed forces to.
@mjc6935 · 4 likes"No Bonds were harmed in the making of this film." - Bond to Be."
@andrewwhitbread9362 · 3 likesMight be the most hated of the 5 James Bond with Craig, but Quantum had the best theme song out of the fives movies! You can’t argue, Another way to Die is a banger! I have to go now, watch it for the second time, ill tell you guys if its that bad, haven’t watched it since it cam…
@samuelfortin1736 · 24 likes
