Though the company EON Productions is best known for making the James Bond movies, they also produced eight movies that aren't part of that franchise. While most movie production companies focus on more than just one character or franchise, EON Productions made its name producing the James Bond films. The pseudonym James Bond and 007 has been taken on by eight James Bond actors since the character's 1958 big-screen debut in Dr. No. Ultimately, EON Productions created 25 of the 27 movies about the iconic spy.

While EON Productions is virtually synonymous with James Bond, the production company has tried branching out over the years. They've produced ten different stage productions between 2002 and 2022. In 2008, the company made a multi-million dollar deal with Columbia Pictures to create 15 thriller and family movies (via The Times), allowing British writers to break out into Hollywood. As of the time of writing, EON Productions has only created eight non-Bond movies, which have found various levels of success.

8 Call Me Bwana (1963)

Until 2014, Call Me Bwana was the only movie by EON Productions that didn't feature the M16 spy James Bond. The film follows writer Matt Merriwether, who passes himself off as an expert on Africa and pretends his uncle's travel journals are his own. Soon, he gets recruited by NASA and the US government to help find a space probe that's gone missing. Bob Hope offers a great performance in this movie. Unlike most movies today, novelist Paul Jerrico wrote the script of Call Me Bwana while filming. This makes the EON-produced movie quite a bit more chaotic and zany than it might've otherwise been.

7 The Silent Storm (2014)

After 51 years of only making James Bond movies, EON Productions put out their second-ever movie without the popular character. The Silent Storm follows Aislin, a kind and quiet outsider, who marries a violent minister on the Isle of Mull in Scotland during the 1950s. When the couple takes in a delinquent teenager, Aislin begins falling for the fellow outcast. Unfortunately, The Silent Storm received mostly negative reviews and tanked in the UK box offices, only grossing $5,260 (via Box Office Mojo). While the movie is a bit convoluted and slow, the cinematography redeems the movie, offering gorgeous shots of Scotland's green landscapes.

6 Radiator (2014)

While the other movie EON Production released in 2014 flopped, Radiator was well-received by critics and viewers alike. In the movie, a bachelor named Daniel moves home to care for his elderly parents, Leonard and Maria, resurfacing old wounds for Daniel. The movie examines complicated familial systems and generational tensions, approaching the heavy topics in a nuanced way. Radiator has an extra air of palpable honesty because the story is based on director Tom Browne's parents, even filming in his parents' real home. Ultimately, Radiator was so impactful that it took home the audience award at the Glasgow Film Festival (via Films And TV Now).

5 Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool (2017)

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool was EON Productions' first foray into biopics, and they exceeded all expectations. This film explored the romance between British actor Peter Turner and Hollywood star Gloria Grahame starting in 1978 and continuing until her death from breast cancer in 1981. Making their relationship more complicated, Turner was only 26 at the time, and Grahame was 54. Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool holds an impressive 81% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, largely due to Annette Bening's incredible performance. Additionally, as questionable as their relationship is, the script effectively conveys the love that Turner and Grahame felt for one another in real life.

4 Nancy (2018)

Taking a different approach than their previous movies, EON Productions leans into the mystery and thriller genre for Nancy. The 2018 movie centers on the eponymous blogger who develops various identities over the internet. Her understanding of reality versus fiction gets muddled when she becomes involved in a 30-year-old kidnapping cold case. This movie is challenging to watch due to its complex plot and flawed characters, but that's part of the appeal. Writer-director Christina Choe establishes her brilliance in this directorial debut by writing a script that cares about its deeply foolish and self-destructive main character. Moreover, Nancy compassionately explores the many ways society and humans define identity, an important topic to examine.

3 The Rhythm Section (2020)

EON Productions tried to return to their expertise with The Rhythm Section, making a James Bond-esque movie that sadly couldn't match the franchise's success. In The Rhythm Section, Stephanie Patrick turns herself into an assassin and seeks revenge against the people responsible for the plane crash that killed her entire family. The Rhythm Section included a big-name cast that increased media attention; however, actor Blake Lively wasn't enough to make it a hit. The movie ultimately flopped at the box office and holds a measly 28% Rotten Tomatoes score.

2 Ear for Eye (2021)

Like previous non-Bond movies from EON Productions, Ear for Eye pushes the production company into a new genre; however, the movie is unique even from other drama movies. Ear for Eye stands out because it redefines theatrical productions and experiments with narrative methods. The movie takes a look at racism, police brutality, and the contemporary Black experience in both the United States and Great Britain. Instead of providing developed characters with unique personalities and backgrounds, the movie uses names like "US Female," "UK Man," and "US They, Them." They are written to represent common experiences. Critics universally praised Ear for Eye for its script and examination of social issues.

1 Till (2022)

In 2022, EON Productions made their best non-Bond film, with Till ranking on the National Board of Review's 2022 Top Ten Films. Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, Till tells the true story of the murder of Emmett Till and the trial afterward that led to changes in the Civil Rights Movement. This movie was heart-wrenching and painfully poignant in modern America. Every actor thrived in Till, cast members Jalyn Hall and Danielle Deadwyler stood out for phenomenal performances. The cinematography radiates because of beautiful camera movement, lighting, and transitions between shots. Ultimately, Till perfectly combined the skills of Hollywood professionals, providing a framework for EON Productions' future projects outside of James Bond.

Source: The Times, Box Office Mojo, Films And TV Now, Rotten Tomatoes, and Rotten Tomatoes