Men in Black
"Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe."
Originally released in 1997. Men in Black is a action/adventure film. directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, and Linda Fiorentino
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (14,488 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Box Office
$589.4M
6.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $589,390,539
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Amblin Entertainment
- Parkes+MacDonald Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Men in Black 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 Blac...
Who directed Men in Black?
Men in Black was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
How long is Men in Black?
Men in Black has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Men in Black released?
Men in Black was released on July 2, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Men in Black?
The main cast of Men in Black includes Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn.
Is Men in Black worth watching?
Men in Black has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 14,488 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.