John Glen
Born May 15, 1932 · Sunbury-on-Thames, London, England, UK
John Glen is a British film director born on May 15, 1932. He is best known for directing five James Bond movies: Licence to Kill, The Living Daylights, A View to a Kill, Octopussy, and For Your Eyes Only. Glen also worked as a film editor and second unit director on several films, including Superman and The Wild Geese.
5
Films reviewed
6.6
Avg. rating
Licence to Kill
Best-reviewed
1981–1989
Years active
Biography
John Glen (born 15 May 1932) is a British film director. He was born in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. He is best known for his work as a film editor, and director of five James Bond movies, he also worked as film editor and second unit director on three previous Bond movies: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979). Glen's other films as second unit director include Superman and The Wild Geese, both in 1978. He also directed the feature films Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) and The Point Men (2001) and directed the TV series Space Precinct. In 2001, he published his memoir "For My Eyes Only."
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Films featuring John Glenthat we've reviewed.
★ 6.7Licence to Kill
Director
John Glen · 1989
RT 79%
★ 6.7The Living Daylights
Director
John Glen · 1987
RT 73%
★ 6.3A View to a Kill
Director
John Glen · 1985
RT 36%
★ 6.5Octopussy
Director
John Glen · 1983
RT 41%
★ 6.7For Your Eyes Only
Director
John Glen · 1981
RT 69%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to the movie "Licence to Kill" is mixed but largely negative. Some reviewers praise Timothy Dalton's performance as a gritty and unsettling Bond, while others criticize its campy tone and lack of fun. The film has been compared favorably to other Bond films from the 1980s, such as Del Toro's portrayal of Bond in "The Crow". However, many critics have also highlighted its dark and violent content.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Licence to Kill →
“The public reaction to "The Living Daylights" is mixed. Reviewers praised Dalton's performance as 007, calling it solid and enjoyable, but found the story lacking in terms of quality. The movie also received praise for its action-packed adventure and memorable theme song. Some critics expressed disappointment with Dalton's portrayal, particularly regarding his character's motivations.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Living Daylights →
Selected Filmography
- Superman(1978)Second Unit Director
- Moonraker(1979)Second Unit Director
- The Spy Who Loved Me(1977)Second Unit Director
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service(1969)Second Unit Director
- Space Precinct(1994)TV Series · 8 epsDirector
- The Wild Geese(1978)Second Unit Director
- Shout at the Devil(1976)Second Unit Director
- Murphy's War(1971)Second Unit Director
- Gold(1974)Second Unit Director
- Iron Eagle III(1992)Director
- Christopher Columbus: The Discovery(1992)Director
- Catlow(1971)Second Unit Director
- The Point Men(2001)Director
- From Roger Moore with Love(2024)as Self
- Inside 'Moonraker'(2000)as Self
- The Sound of 007(2022)as Self
- The Secrets of 007(1997)as Self
- Best Ever Bond(2002)as Self
- Inside The Living Daylights(2000)as Self
- Space Precinct: The Fire Within(2025)Director