Movie connections for
Moonraker (1979) More at IMDbPro »

Follows

Dr. No (1962)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Goldfinger (1964)
Thunderball (1965)
You Only Live Twice (1967)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Live and Let Die (1973)
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Followed by

For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Octopussy (1983)
A View to a Kill (1985)
The Living Daylights (1987)
Licence to Kill (1989)
GoldenEye (1995)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Die Another Day (2002)
Casino Royale (2006)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Bond 23 (2011)

Remake of

Se tutte le donne del mondo (1966)
 -  many scenes are uncredited, virtually shot-for-shot copies of scenes in the earlier film.

Spin off

James Bond 007 (1983) (VG)
 -  Level 2 of the game James Bond 007 (1983) (VG)

References

Casablanca (1942)
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
From Russia with Love (1963)
 -  Music playing during the boat chase is from "From Russia with Love"
Murderers' Row (1966)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Play It Again, Sam (1972)
 -  Explicitly referenced by Bond after he throws a "bad guy" from the tower into a piano
Star Wars (1977)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
 -  The music for when the alien spaceship is landing is used as the music for the code to open a door

Referenced in

007 in Rio (1979)
 -  Documentary on Moonraker
My Name Is Bond... James Bond (1979) (TV)
 -  Documentary on this film
"Nationwide: The 007 Set" (1979)
 -  Related documentary
"Yes Minister: The Death List (#2.3)" (1981)
 -  Jim and Annie Hacker go to see this film.
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
James Bond 007 (1983) (VG)
 -  Level 2 of the game James Bond 007 (1983) (VG)
Happy Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond (1987) (TV)
Point Break (1991)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Dead Talk Back (#7.3)" (1994)
 -  Servo: Not since Moonraker has there been such an exciting opening sequence.
"The Critic: A Song for Margo (#2.4)" (1995)
 -  James Bond lists Holly Goodhead from the film among his past lovers
James Bond 007: Yesterday and Today (1996) (V)
 -  Documentary on the James Bond films
Eight Days a Week (1997)
GoldenEye (1997) (VG)
 -  The use of the laser, a level takes place in the Aztec Complex.
"Dexter's Laboratory: Don't Be a Baby/Dial M for Monkey: Peltra/G.I.R.L. Squad (#2.20)" (1997)
 -  Dexter mentions it as the name of his inventions. Also Bond music plays.
Inside 'Licence to Kill' (1999) (V)
 -  Mentions
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
The James Bond Story (1999) (TV)
Inside 'Moonraker' (2000) (V)
 -  Documentary on Moonraker ; Reference: Mentions / Discusses
Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V)
 -  Filmographical reference re Ken Adam
The Men Behind the Mayhem: The Special Effects of James Bond (2000) (V)
 -  Reference: Mentions / Discusses
The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000) (VG)
Imagining 'Total Recall' (2001) (V)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Life Serial (#6.5)" (2001)
 -  Mentioned in the geek trio's discussion about who is the best Bond.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) (VG)
Bond Girls Are Forever (2002) (TV)
 -  Mentioned in interview with Lois Chiles and beyond
Die Another Day (2002)
007: Nightfire (2002) (VG)
 -  In Moonraker, 007 battles the lead villain in a space station similar to that of the climax in Nightfire.
"I'm Alan Partridge: Never Say Alan Again (#2.4)" (2002)
 -  Alan lists it as one of his Bond movies for the marathon.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
 -  When Ben & Andie meet in the bar, their first conversation is based on one featured in Moonraker.
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003) (V)
 -  Jaws is discussed
Demon Hunters: Dead Camper Lake (2004) (V)
 -  Ichabod says "You missed", followed by Gabriel saying "Did I?" and revealing he has the power necklace.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) (VG)
 -  The Parachute In The Game Is Identical To The One Seen In The Beginning Of ''Moonraker
Skydiving Storyboards (2006) (V)
 -  Discussion
Bond '79 (2006) (V)
 -  Documentary on Moonraker
Circus Footage (2006) (V)
 -  Documentary on Moonraker ; Reference: Mentions / Discusses
Ken Adam's Production Films: Moonraker (2006) (V)
 -  Filmed during making of movie
Premiere Bond: Opening Nights (2006) (V)
 -  Details of its Premiere(s)
Skydiving Test Footage (2006) (V)
 -  Documentary on Moonraker ; Reference: Mentions / Discusses
Kiltro (2006)
 -  Drax's name
Beantown (2007)
 -  Character named "Jaws" after iconic Bond henchman
"Top Gear: (2007-12-23)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned by Richard
Get Smart (2008)
 -  Skydiving fight scene with super-strong goon and hero doesn't have a parachute; even some shots are the same.
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.39)" (2008)
 -  Reference in a $2,000 question

Featured in

007 in Rio (1979)
 -  Footage
"Nationwide: The 007 Set" (1979)
 -  Shows clip(s) / footage from
Happy Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond (1987) (TV)
 -  Footage / Clips From
The Many Faces of Bond (1989) (V)
In Search of James Bond with Jonathan Ross (1995) (TV)
 -  Includes clip(s) / footage from
The Secrets of 007: The James Bond Files (1997) (TV)
 -  Clip From
The James Bond Story (1999) (TV)
Designing Bond: Peter Lamont (2000) (V)
Double-O Stunts (2000) (V)
 -  Footage / clips from
Inside 'Moonraker' (2000) (V)
 -  Documentary on Moonraker
Inside 'The Living Daylights' (2000) (V)
 -  Footage / clips from
Inside Q's Laboratory (2000) (V)
 -  Clips / footage from
Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V)
 -  Footage from Ken Adam's career
Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles (2000) (V)
 -  Footage of title sequence in this documentary
The Men Behind the Mayhem: The Special Effects of James Bond (2000) (V)
 -  Shows clip(s) from
Tribute to Desmond Llewelyn (2000) (V)
 -  Footage / clip(s) from
Now Pay Attention 007! (2000) (TV)
 -  Includes clip(s) / footage from
Inside 'For Your Eyes Only' (2000) (V)
 -  Footage / clips from
Bond Girls Are Forever (2002) (TV)
Best Ever Bond (2002) (TV)
"SexTV: Bond Girls Are Forever/The Story of 'V'/A Moment With... Tristan Taormino (#6.24)" (2004)
 -  Clips from film are used in episode.
The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV)
 -  number 61
Cable Car Alternative: Storyboard 1 (2006) (V)
 -  Footage and Discussion
Cable Car Alternative: Storyboard 2 (2006) (V)
 -  Footage and Discussion
Circus Footage (2006) (V)
 -  Shows clips(s), footage from
Skydiving Test Footage (2006) (V)
 -  Shows clips(s), footage from
David Walliams: My Life with James Bond 007 (2006) (TV)
 -  Clips are shown
Speed Racer (2008)
 -  Incorporates into the film a special-effects shot from Moonraker

Spoofs

Frankenstein (1931)

Spoofed in

Better Off Dead... (1985)
 -  Ricky Smith meets nerdy blond with pigtails; exactly the same situation after Jaws emerges from the wrecked funicular in Rio.
Sly Spy (1989) (VG)
 -  In Sly Spy, there's a bad guy who's a spoof of Jaws from Moonraker.
"The Simpsons: The Secret War of Lisa Simpson (#8.25)" (1997)
 -  After blowing up all the targets but one the Drill Sargent asks Bart "You missed" and Bart responds "Did I?" revealing that the last missle blew up Principal Skinner's car.
The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999) (VG)
 -  the final stage is called "Rez-raker" and heavily references the film
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
 -  Space Station ; Mini-Me sucked into space like Drax
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

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