7/10
1997-07-02 PG-13 Men in Black

Men in Black

Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe.

Release Date: 1997-07-02

Rating: 7.203 / 10

Runtime: 98 mins

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent K and new recruit Agent J find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.


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Runtime

98 minutes

Release Date

1997-07-02

Budget

$90,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$589,400,000

Cast and Crew Members

Crew Members

Barry Sonnenfeld
Barry Sonnenfeld Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Barry Sonnenfeld Director
Ed Solomon
Ed Solomon Screenplay
Ed Solomon
Ed Solomon Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - SHORT SUBJECT (COMEDY)

Year: 1935
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ART DIRECTION

Year: 1998
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - MAKEUP

Year: 1998
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL MUSICAL OR COMEDY SCORE)

Year: 1998
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Year: 1998
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Audience Reviews

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Gimly

    Rating: 6/10

    "Maybe it doesn't hold up as well as you'd hoped, but both leads are actually putting in the effort in this first entry, and _Men in Black_ is still, after all these years, a bit of fun. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._"

  • John Doe's avatar

    Gimly

    Rating: 6/10

    "Maybe it doesn't hold up as well as you'd hoped, but both leads are actually putting in the effort in this first entry, and _Men in Black_ is still, after all these years, a bit of fun. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._"

  • John Doe's avatar

    Kamurai

    Rating: 7/10

    "Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This was a better movie historically than actually. It at least felt like it introduced some concepts of having aliens infiltrated Terra into the industry, even if it didn't actually. Maybe it popularized it more, but it was very good at walking the audience across that line that separates our normal Terran view to that of an integrated society. Or maybe I just love the concept of aliens on our planet that much. I definitely don't think it was the manner they took: the humor is as annoying as it is funny most of the time, and Tommy Lee Jones is just as funny as Will Smith (that's saying something, personally) as the straight man, credit to both of them. That said, they were a perfect for the movie, and all the supporting cast did wonderfully. Vincent D'Onofrio, as "Not Edgar", was probably the funniest character in the movie to me, and I don't think he was supposed to be. The "haze the rookie by leaving out vital information" bit is cliche and worn out, but that's have the jokes here. I definitely like the movie, and I love what it could have been."

  • John Doe's avatar

    Kamurai

    Rating: 7/10

    "Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This was a better movie historically than actually. It at least felt like it introduced some concepts of having aliens infiltrated Terra into the industry, even if it didn't actually. Maybe it popularized it more, but it was very good at walking the audience across that line that separates our normal Terran view to that of an integrated society. Or maybe I just love the concept of aliens on our planet that much. I definitely don't think it was the manner they took: the humor is as annoying as it is funny most of the time, and Tommy Lee Jones is just as funny as Will Smith (that's saying something, personally) as the straight man, credit to both of them. That said, they were a perfect for the movie, and all the supporting cast did wonderfully. Vincent D'Onofrio, as "Not Edgar", was probably the funniest character in the movie to me, and I don't think he was supposed to be. The "haze the rookie by leaving out vital information" bit is cliche and worn out, but that's have the jokes here. I definitely like the movie, and I love what it could have been."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Men in Black ?

The movie is approximately 98 minutes long.

What is the Men in Black's release date?

1997-07-02 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Men in Black?

The movie belongs to the Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Men in Black?

The lead actors include Tommy Lee Jones , Tommy Lee Jones , and Will Smith , among others.

Who directed Men in Black?

The movie was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Barry Sonnenfeld

What is the Men in Black's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $90,000,000 .

How much did Men in Black movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $589,400,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Men in Black movie?

Major production companies include Columbia Pictures Amblin Entertainment MacDonald/Parkes Productions .

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