Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

PG-13

1997

1h 29m

Comedy

Adventure

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A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits with his nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Possessing antiquated spy skills and mod mannerisms from the `60s, Austin must confront a villain like no other while making peace with his own out-of-date, swinging sexuality.

Critics Consensus

A light and goofy comedy which provides laughs, largely due to performances and screenwriting by Myers.

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Malcolm Knox

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 29

A patch spoof, which despite being cosily referential, has its brow set lower than an orang-out-ang.

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John F. Kelly

Washington Post

04/01/2008

We may not need as many Austin Powers movies as there are James Bond pictures, but one or two more might be nice.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

04/01/2008

Jay Roach directed with just the right amount of period tackiness.

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Adrian Martin

Film Critic: Adrian Martin

Jul 30

2.5/5

One of the biggest problems with Austin Powers is the rather tired sense of déjà vu it induces.

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David Nusair

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12/01/2022

4/4

...an inherently-compelling premise that’s employed to continually engaging and hilarious effect by Roach...

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

10/09/2022

Mike Meyers’ parody of classic James Bond movies and various 1960s copycats like Matt Helm and Derek Flint careens from gag to gag with such pop art color and energy that you don’t really mind that it misses the target so often.

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sara A K

Apr 17

Nice hit of nostalgia!

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Raldyr H

@Raldyr 6d

Peak British humor and satire. Add charming actors, overblown budget, wonderful jokes and nods to the James Bond franchise, and you get Austin Powers. Worth a watch with friends when you need a good laugh!

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Lance L.

@RT17837880 May 14

I loved it when I was 13...

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Boo S.

@RT82920337 May 10

Even though it's low-budget, it's good

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Behrang A

@RT34763957 May 7

Absolut must see movie. Austin powers is a legend

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Alex T.

@thrisgata Apr 24

One of my favorite comedies. The unfreezing scene always makes me laugh.

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Synopsis

A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits with his nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Possessing antiquated spy skills and mod mannerisms from the `60s, Austin must confront a villain like no other while making peace with his own out-of-date, swinging sexuality.

Director: Jay Roach
Producer: Demi Moore, Mike Myers, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Screenwriter: Mike Myers
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: Capella International, New Line Cinema, Moving Pictures, Eric's Boy
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Dialogue|Nudity|Sex-Related Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.9M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)