Men in Black (1997)

Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe.

Men in Black (1997) poster

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.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (3 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Donald Peterman
Editing: Jim Miller
Production: Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $90M
Box Office: $589M
Original Language: en

Themes

Superheroes and Power, Superhero Legends and Powers, Alien Invasion and First Contact, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure

Keywords

new york city, cannon, space marine, flying saucer, undercover, secret identity, superhero, deportation, illegal immigration, new identity, stay permit, giant cockroach, based on comic, alien, buddy cop

Trailer

Men in Black Trailer

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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 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 directed Men in Black?
Men in Black was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Who stars in Men in Black?
Men in Black stars Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn, Tony Shalhoub.
How long is Men in Black?
Men in Black has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Men in Black?
Men in Black is a Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for Men in Black?
Men in Black has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 3 ratings.
What is the budget of Men in Black?
Men in Black had a budget of $90M.
How much did Men in Black gross?
Men in Black grossed $589M worldwide.
Where was Men in Black produced?
Men in Black was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Men in Black?
The themes of Men in Black include: Superheroes and Power, Superhero Legends and Powers, Alien Invasion and First Contact, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.