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Men in Black

  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
585K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)
A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth.
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A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth.A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth.A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth.

  • Director
    • Barry Sonnenfeld
  • Writers
    • Lowell Cunningham
    • Ed Solomon
  • Stars
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Will Smith
    • Linda Fiorentino
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    585K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    361
    4
    • Director
      • Barry Sonnenfeld
    • Writers
      • Lowell Cunningham
      • Ed Solomon
    • Stars
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Will Smith
      • Linda Fiorentino
    • 402User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 22 wins & 39 nominations total

    Videos8

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
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    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:29
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    The Rise of Will Smith
    Clip 3:44
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    Which Roles Did Will Smith Turn Down?
    Clip 2:27
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    What We Know About The 'Untitled Men in Black Spin-Off' ... So Far
    Clip 3:14
    Watch What We Know About The 'Untitled Men in Black Spin-Off' ... So Far
    Mib Metamorphosis
    Featurette 2:08
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    So '90s It Hurts: 'Men in Black'
    Video 1:51
    Watch So '90s It Hurts: 'Men in Black'
    Dates in Movie & TV History: March 2, 1961 - Men in Black Make First Contact
    Video 2:37
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    Photos442

    Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)
    Tommy Lee Jones, John Alexander, Sergio Calderón, and Richard Hamilton in Men in Black (1997)
    Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)
    Vincent D'Onofrio and Siobhan Fallon Hogan in Men in Black (1997)
    Will Smith and Tony Shalhoub in Men in Black (1997)
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    Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)
    Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)
    Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)

    Top cast

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    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Kay
    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Jay
    Linda Fiorentino
    Linda Fiorentino
    • Laurel
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Edgar
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Zed
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Jeebs
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Beatrice
    • (as Siobhan Fallon)
    Mike Nussbaum
    Mike Nussbaum
    • Gentle Rosenburg
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • Van Driver
    Sergio Calderón
    Sergio Calderón
    • Jose
    Carel Struycken
    Carel Struycken
    • Arquillian
    Fredric Lehne
    Fredric Lehne
    • INS Agent Janus
    • (as Fredric Lane)
    Richard Hamilton
    Richard Hamilton
    • Dee
    Kent Faulcon
    Kent Faulcon
    • 1st Lt. Jake Jensen
    John Alexander
    John Alexander
    • Mikey
    Keith Campbell
    Keith Campbell
    • Perp
    Ken Thorley
    Ken Thorley
    • Zap-Em Man
    Patrick Breen
    Patrick Breen
    • Mr. Redgick
    • Director
      • Barry Sonnenfeld
    • Writers
      • Lowell Cunningham
      • Ed Solomon
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Vincent D'Onofrio researched his role as Edgar by watching a lot of bug documentaries. In order to achieve his character's distinctive walk, he put on knee braces so he couldn't bend his legs, and taped up his ankles.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene, which is set in Arizona (saguaro cacti are only found in the Sonora Desert), we see New York license plates on the cars. However, it is possible that the MIB drove from New York to one of those states as the guy was bringing immigrants over the border.
    • Quotes

      Edwards: Why the big secret? People are smart. They can handle it.

      Kay: A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it. Fifteen hundred years ago everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, everybody knew the Earth was flat, and fifteen minutes ago, you knew that humans were alone on this planet. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow.

      Edwards: What's the catch?

      Kay: The catch? The catch is you will sever every human contact. Nobody will ever know you exist anywhere. Ever. I'll give you to sunrise to think it over.

      [starts walking away]

      Edwards: [shouting after Kay] Hey! Is it worth it?

      Kay: Oh yeah, it's worth it...

      [starts walking again, stops and turns back briefly]

      Kay: ... if you're strong enough!

    • Crazy credits
      The animals and aliens used in this film were in no way mistreated and all scenes in which they appeared were under strict supervision with the utmost concern for their handling.
    • Alternate versions
      The version shown on Australian cable television is the uncut version with a PG rating
    • Connections
      Edited into Men in Black: Extended and Alternate Scenes (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Men In Black
      Produced by Track Masters
      Co-produced by Will Smith
      Written by Will Smith, Patrice Rushen, Freddie Washington and Terri McFadden
      Performed by Will Smith featuring Cheryl Gamble (as Coko)
      Courtesy of Columbia Records

    User reviews402

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    Alias Smith & Jones
    MEN IN BLACK (1997) ***1/2 Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn, Tony Shalhoub, Siobahn Fallon. Giddily hilarious sci-fi comedy: think a 90s "Ghostbusters" meets the "X-Files": hard-as-nails, deadpan Jones (a great master straight man) is one of many secret agents of MIB (Men In Black) recruiting steetsmart, mouthy Smith (a great wiseass) to team up and stop an intergalactic alien bug (in rotting human form D'Onofrio who gives a brilliant, funny turn) from wiping out the Earth and all mankind. Incredible out there special effects from ILM and ingenious aliens from self-professed "Monster Maker" makeup guru Rick Baker. Hip, clever dialogue and fine chemistry from the odd couple gives this comic book adaptation of Lowell Cunningham a glossy work over including Bo Welch's inventive production design and Danny Elfman's atmospheric score. Fluid direction by Barry Sonnefield.
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    13
    • george.schmidt
    • Apr 11, 2003

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    FAQ9

    • How does Mikey notice the border patrol officer and why does he suddenly attack him?
    • What led Kay and Zed to pick Williams/Jay over all the other candidates who were obviously qualified? Jay is a hot head who also has an obvious problem with authority.
    • Who is that guy with white long hair standing beside Frank the pug i that locksmith stand?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • MIB
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Ventilator Shaft, Battery Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Men in Black HQ)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $250,690,539
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,068,455
      • Jul 6, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $589,390,539
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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