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.
The Game
Casino Royale is an action-packed film that takes place in the world of high-stakes poker. The movie follows James Bond, a secret agent with a licence to kill, as he sets out on his first mission as 007. His target is Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists who intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market.
The Players
Bond must defeat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, but things are not what they seem. Vesper Lynd, a beautiful and intelligent woman, is assigned to assist Bond in his mission. Felix Leiter, an American agent, also joins the game, adding an extra layer of complexity to the story.
The Action
Casino Royale is full of action-packed sequences that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From high-speed chases through the streets of Montenegro to intense hand-to-hand combat, this movie has it all. The film's climax features a thrilling poker game between Bond and Le Chiffre, with millions of dollars at stake.
The Cast
Casino Royale boasts an impressive cast of talented actors, including:
- Daniel Craig as James Bond
- Eva Green as Vesper Lynd
- Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre
- Judi Dench as M (Bond's boss)
- Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter
The Awards
Casino Royale received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including:
- Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song ("You Know My Name" by Chris Cornell)
- Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (Daniel Craig)
Where to Watch
You can watch Casino Royale online or rent it on various platforms, including:
- FuboTV
- Paramount+ with Showtime
- Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
- Paramount+ Amazon Channel
- Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Showtime Apple TV Channel
Alternatively, you can buy the movie on Microsoft Store, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, or YouTube.
Synopsis
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.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Duration
144 minutes
Release
2006
IMDb Rating
8.0