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The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

English thriller film directed by Guy Hamilton

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
2h 5m 125 min
Released
20 December 1974
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

The Man with the Golden Gun has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 20 December 1974. It is directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Roger Moore, Britt Ekland and Christopher Lee.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Director
Guy Hamilton
Cinematography
Ted Moore, Oswald Morris
Produced by
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Production
Eon Productions
Distribution
InterCom, Netflix, United Artists

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$7 million
Box office
$97.6 million
Based on
The Man with the Golden Gun
Set in
London, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand
Filmed in
Hong Kong, Thailand, Pinewood Studios

Release and where to watch

In theatres
20 December 1974
First shown
19 December 1974 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Man with the Golden Gun?

The Man with the Golden Gun has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes, or 125 min.

When did The Man with the Golden Gun release?

The Man with the Golden Gun released on 20 December 1974.

Who directed The Man with the Golden Gun?

The Man with the Golden Gun is directed by Guy Hamilton.

Who is in the cast of The Man with the Golden Gun?

The cast of The Man with the Golden Gun includes Roger Moore, Britt Ekland, Christopher Lee, Maud Adams, Hervé Villechaize and Bernard Lee.

Where can I watch The Man with the Golden Gun online?

The Man with the Golden Gun streams on Netflix.

How much did The Man with the Golden Gun earn at the box office?

The Man with the Golden Gun grossed $97.6 million on a budget of $7 million.

What is The Man with the Golden Gun rated in the US?

The Man with the Golden Gun is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

Is The Man with the Golden Gun based on a true story or a book?

The Man with the Golden Gun is based on The Man with the Golden Gun.

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Updated 13 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.