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.
“Review excerpts describe public reaction to "Licence to Kill" as generally positive, with many reviewers praising its darker and more violent tone. Some see Dalton's performance as a standout, particularly his on-screen transformation into a vengeful and unstoppable force. Critics also appreciate the film's gritty tone and excessive violence, which marks a departure from previous Bond films.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Licence to Kill →
“Reviewers generally praised the movie as a solid entry into the series, with many considering it better than some of Roger Moore's films. Several reviewers also mentioned that Timothy Dalton brought a new level of intensity and cold-bloodedness to the role of 007. However, others expressed disappointment in the story and themes, citing it not being as good as other Bond films.”
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