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Men in Black

PG-1319971h 38mBarry Sonnenfeld
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 72

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"Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe."

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.

ActionAdventureComedyScience Fiction
New York CityCannonSpace MarineFlying SaucerUndercoverSecret IdentitySuperheroDeportationIllegal ImmigrationNew Identity

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Frequently asked questions

What is Men in Black (1997) about?

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.

Who stars in Men in Black?

Men in Black stars Tommy Lee Jones (Kay), Will Smith (Jay), Linda Fiorentino (Laurel), Vincent D'Onofrio (Edgar), Rip Torn (Zed). The film was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

How long is Men in Black?

Men in Black has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Is Men in Black worth watching?

Men in Black holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Action, Adventure, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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