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The Avengers

  • 1998
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
45K
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The Avengers (1998)
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Two British Agents team up to stop Sir August de Wynter from destroying the world with a weather-changing machine.Two British Agents team up to stop Sir August de Wynter from destroying the world with a weather-changing machine.Two British Agents team up to stop Sir August de Wynter from destroying the world with a weather-changing machine.

  • Director
    • Jeremiah S. Chechik
  • Writers
    • Sydney Newman
    • Don MacPherson
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Uma Thurman
    • Sean Connery
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writers
      • Sydney Newman
      • Don MacPherson
    • Stars
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Uma Thurman
      • Sean Connery
    • 488User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 12Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 17 nominations

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    Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman in The Avengers (1998)
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    Sean Connery, Ralph Fiennes, and Uma Thurman in The Avengers (1998)
    Sean Connery, Ralph Fiennes, and Uma Thurman in The Avengers (1998)
    Sean Connery, Ralph Fiennes, and Uma Thurman in The Avengers (1998)
    Sean Connery, Ralph Fiennes, and Uma Thurman in The Avengers (1998)

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • John Steed
    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Dr. Emma Peel
    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Sir August de Wynter
    Patrick Macnee
    Patrick Macnee
    • Invisible Jones
    • (voice)
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Mother
    Fiona Shaw
    Fiona Shaw
    • Father
    Eddie Izzard
    Eddie Izzard
    • Bailey
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Alice
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Trubshaw
    Carmen Ejogo
    Carmen Ejogo
    • Brenda
    Keeley Hawes
    Keeley Hawes
    • Tamara
    Shaun Ryder
    Shaun Ryder
    • Donavan
    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • Dr. Darling
    Michael Godley
    • Butler
    Richard Lumsden
    Richard Lumsden
    • Boodle's Porter
    Daniel Crowder
    • Messenger
    Nadim Sawalha
    Nadim Sawalha
    • World Council of Ministers
    Christopher Godwin
    • World Council of Ministers
    • Director
      • Jeremiah S. Chechik
    • Writers
      • Sydney Newman
      • Don MacPherson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ralph Fiennes said of this movie, "I think it's a badge of honor to have a real flop on your resumé."
    • Goofs
      As in so many films, the chess board is round the wrong way.
    • Quotes

      Alice: [holding a submachine gun, to Steed and Emma Peel] Would you please be so kind as to hit the ground, if it's not too much trouble?

      [Fires submachine gun, kills the bad guy]

      Alice: I hope he was a baddie.

    • Alternate versions
      UK DVD Z1 15873 does not feature Eddie Izzard opening his knife in his final fight - footage cut but present in other versions. The shot of the knife being opened is replaced by a reaction shot of Emma that is not featured in versions that have the knife opening. As a result the different versions do not have a different running time as the action goes back perfectly in sync after this moment.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Avengers (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
      Written by Burt Bacharach, Hal David

    User reviews488

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    4/10
    Well it's not as bad as I assumed (and there are MUCH worse movies than this)
    This is among the most panned movies of all time since it was based on a TV show. And while I can understand the fans of the original TV show I still don't think that this movie is THAT bad. I would NEVER put it in the Bottom 100 as I can name many other movies that are much worse than this one (FREDDY GOT FINGERED, THE CAT IN THE HAT and DISASTER MOVIE for example).

    In this full length version of the 1960s TV show John Steele and Emma Peel battle with a duplicate Emma Peel and Sir August de Wynter (played by Sean Connery), a mastermind that wants to rule the world with his weather-controlling machine. And while this plot could look stupid to some, it certainly is! But you can't do anything but admire the extraordinary special effects as well the sets. In particular I loved the special effects (the CGI insects were cool to look at). I personally can't give a 1 to a movie with great special effects and sets, it deserves at least other 4 points for the effects.

    As for the acting, even though the movie it's bland Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman are good in their roles. And it was a surprise for me seeing Sean Connery in such a nasty role and Patrick Mcnee as the Invisible Jones (a small role).

    However, while the movie is a bit bad, it's watchable and far from a huge disappointment. But I am NOT saying it's great!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1998 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir
    • Filming locations
      • RAF Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, England, UK(disused RAF base for opening sequence)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,384,939
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,305,957
      • Aug 16, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,384,939
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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