Men in Black

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Men in Black

PG-13

1997

1h 44m

Action

Comedy

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Working for a highly funded yet unofficial government agency, Kay and Jay are the Men in Black, providers of immigration services and regulators of all things alien on Earth. While investigating a series of unregistered close encounters, the MIB agents uncover the deadly plot of an intergalactic terrorist who is on a mission to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies currently in residence in New York City.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to a smart script, spectacular set pieces, and charismatic performances from its leads, Men in Black is an entirely satisfying summer blockbuster hit.

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

Jul 2, 2019

A terrifically entertaining combination of alien conspiracy fears played for laughs and French Connection-meets-Ghostbusters thrills... Men in Black is so much fun one is actually mildly disappointed when it ends after an economically short 98 minutes.

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Paul Tatara

CNN.com

Aug 12, 2014

Men in Black is the wryest, sharpest, most entertaining special effects film in recent memory, a simultaneous participant and mocking parody of the more-bang-for-your-buck behemoth genre.

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Stephen Thompson

AV Club

Aug 12, 2014

Men In Black deserves credit for supplementing its special effects with a breezy script and genuinely charismatic performances by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Jan 10, 2023

B+

This is a hilarious, deadpan sci-comedy comedy about special G-men who keep resident aliens from outer space in line.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Nov 20, 2022

2.5/4

It’s difficult to be enthusiastic about a product that ends with a dated Dennis Rodman joke and seems to exist only to reinforce Smith’s former status as an icon.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Apr 18, 2022

4/5

A sharp, sci-fi crowdpleaser.

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Terry A

May 25, 2025

Men in black is an old movie that had a fair amount of action associated with the central plot. I was fine for an afternoon movie. There are many better movies out there

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Noah H

@Noah85 Oct 5, 2026

One of the best science-fiction action movies of the 1990s! Absolutely loved it when I watched it a few years ago!

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Veronica V

@VVentures Sep 21, 2026

Definitely a great movie and a classic one I grew up watching. A good amount of laughs and things going on where it keeps your eyes on the screen. I really like how Will Smith was in this movie.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 5, 2026

Men in Black = a *4* star movie

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Sam M

@RT34025431 Sep 5, 2026

Men in Black is a brilliant sci-fi comedy that perfectly balances action, comedy, and aliens. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones have fantastic chemistry, and their characters make the movie incredibly entertaining. The special effects are impressive, the story is fun, and the jokes still hold up. It’s a classic that’s easy to rewatch and never gets boring

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Peter S

@Petethebeat Aug 17, 2026

It's just a really smart movie. The Linda Fiorentino surprise at the end wraps up a beautifully crafted film. The movie is one big plot twist and . . . so funny

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Barry Sonnenfeld

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MiB Agent K (Kay)

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Officer James Darrel Edwards III

Linda Fiorentino

Deputy Medical Examiner Laurel Weaver, M.D.

Vincent D'Onofrio

Edgar

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MiB Chief Z (Zed)

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Synopsis

Working for a highly funded yet unofficial government agency, Kay and Jay are the Men in Black, providers of immigration services and regulators of all things alien on Earth. While investigating a series of unregistered close encounters, the MIB agents uncover the deadly plot of an intergalactic terrorist who is on a mission to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies currently in residence in New York City.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Producer: Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
Screenwriter: Ed Solomon, Lowell Cunningham
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Sony Pictures Television, MacDonald-Parkes, Amblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Violence|Language)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 4, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $250.1M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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