Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever is currently streaming on Crave, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 2,392 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Sean Connery's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Diamonds Are Forever is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The plotting in Diamonds Are Forever is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Diamonds are stolen only to be sold again in the international market. James Bond infiltrates a smuggling mission to find out who's guilty. The mission takes him to Las Vegas where Bond meets his archenemy Blofeld. Sean Connery and Jill St. John lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1971. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Diamonds Are Forever passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Diamonds Are Forever delivers. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Sean Connery's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.