Time to Die

British secret agent James Bond 007 is sent to Japan to investigate the hijacking of American and Soviet spacecraft. He teams up with the Japanese intelligence agency SPECTRE, led by Tiger Tanaka, to uncover a plot by SPECTRE to provoke a war between the United States and the Soviet Union. Bond must race against time to find the missing spacecraft and stop the escalating global conflict.

You Only Live Twice was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Sean Connery's performance and the film's elaborate production values and exotic locations. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the racial stereotypes present in the film to be problematic.

• Praised for its visual spectacle, exotic settings, and Sean Connery's continued portrayal of Bond.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot and some dated, stereotypical elements.

• The action sequences and innovative gadgets were highlights for many reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's grand scale, impressive special effects, and the return of Sean Connery as James Bond. Some viewers found the story a bit weak or predictable, but the overall entertainment value was considered high.

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for 'You Only Live Twice'.

The distinctive volcano lair in the film was inspired by the real-life Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, and its interior was built on a set at Pinewood Studios.