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ActionAdventureComedyScience Fiction

Men in Black

- 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.

Release Date : 1997-07-02

Language :EnglishSpanish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Columbia PicturesAmblin EntertainmentMacDonald/Parkes Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : MIB

Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Character Name : Kay

Original Name : Tommy Lee Jones

Gender : Male

Will Smith

Character Name : Jay

Original Name : Will Smith

Gender : Male

Linda Fiorentino

Character Name : Laurel

Original Name : Linda Fiorentino

Gender : Female

Vincent D'Onofrio

Character Name : Edgar

Original Name : Vincent D'Onofrio

Gender : Male

Rip Torn

Character Name : Zed

Original Name : Rip Torn

Gender : Male

Tony Shalhoub

Character Name : Jeebs

Original Name : Tony Shalhoub

Gender : Male

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Character Name : Beatrice

Original Name : Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Gender : Female

Mike Nussbaum

Character Name : Gentle Rosenburg

Original Name : Mike Nussbaum

Gender : Male

Jon Gries

Character Name : Van Driver

Original Name : Jon Gries

Gender : Male

Sergio Calderón

Character Name : Jose

Original Name : Sergio Calderón

Gender : Male

Carel Struycken

Character Name : Arquillian

Original Name : Carel Struycken

Gender : Male

Fredric Lehne

Character Name : INS agent Janus

Original Name : Fredric Lehne

Gender : Male

Richard Hamilton

Character Name : Dee

Original Name : Richard Hamilton

Gender : Male

Kent Faulcon

Character Name : 1st Lt. Jake Jensen

Original Name : Kent Faulcon

Gender : Male

John Alexander

Character Name : Mikey

Original Name : John Alexander

Gender : Male

Keith Campbell

Character Name : Perp

Original Name : Keith Campbell

Gender : Male

Ken Thorley

Character Name : Zap-Em Man

Original Name : Ken Thorley

Gender : Male

Patrick Breen

Character Name : Mr. Redgick

Original Name : Patrick Breen

Gender : Male

Becky Ann Baker

Character Name : Mrs. Redgick

Original Name : Becky Ann Baker

Gender : Female

Sean Whalen

Character Name : Passport Officer

Original Name : Sean Whalen

Gender : Male

Harsh Nayyar

Character Name : News Vendor

Original Name : Harsh Nayyar

Gender : Male

Michael Willis

Character Name : Cop in Morgue

Original Name : Michael Willis

Gender : Male

Willie C. Carpenter

Character Name : Police Inspector

Original Name : Willie C. Carpenter

Gender : Male

Peter Linari

Character Name : Tow Truck Driver

Original Name : Peter Linari

Gender : Male

David Cross

Character Name : Morgue Attendant

Original Name : David Cross

Gender : Male

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Character Name : MIB Agent Bee

Original Name : Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Gender : Male

Boris Lyoskin

Character Name : Cook

Original Name : Борис Лёскин

Gender : Male

Steve Rankin

Character Name : INS Agent

Original Name : Steve Rankin

Gender : Male

Andy Prosky

Character Name : INS Agent

Original Name : Andy Prosky

Gender : Male

Michael Goldfinger

Character Name : NYPD sergeant

Original Name : Michael Goldfinger

Gender : Male

Alpheus Merchant

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Alpheus Merchant

Gender : Male

Norma Jean Groh

Character Name : Mrs. Edelson

Original Name : Norma Jean Groh

Gender : Male

Bernard Gilkey

Character Name : Baseball Player

Original Name : Bernard Gilkey

Gender : Male

Sean Plummer

Character Name : First Contact Alien

Original Name : Sean Plummer

Gender : Male

Michael Kaliski

Character Name : First Contact Alien

Original Name : Michael Kaliski

Gender : Male

Richard Arthur

Character Name : 2nd First Contact Alien

Original Name : Richard Arthur

Gender : Male

Debbie Lee Carrington

Character Name : Alien Father

Original Name : Debbie Lee Carrington

Gender : Female

Verne Troyer

Character Name : Alien Son

Original Name : Verne Troyer

Gender : Male

Mykal Wayne Williams

Character Name : Scared Guy

Original Name : Mykal Wayne Williams

Gender : Male

Tim Blaney

Character Name : Frank the Pug (voice)

Original Name : Tim Blaney

Gender : Male

Mark Setrakian

Character Name : Rosenberg Alien (voice)

Original Name : Mark Setrakian

Gender : Male

Brad Abrell

Character Name : Worm Guy (voice)

Original Name : Brad Abrell

Gender : Male

Thom Fountain

Character Name : Worm Guy (voice)

Original Name : Thom Fountain

Gender : Male

Carl J. Johnson

Character Name : Worm Guy (voice)

Original Name : Carl J. Johnson

Gender : Male

Drew Massey

Character Name : Worm Guy (voice)

Original Name : Drew Massey

Gender : Male

Christina Benitan

Character Name : On-Air Reporter (uncredited)

Original Name : Christina Benitan

Gender : Female

Lowell Cunningham

Character Name : MiB HQ Office Worker (uncredited)

Original Name : Lowell Cunningham

Gender : Male

Danny DeVito

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Danny DeVito

Gender : Male

John Elsen

Character Name : NYPD Sergeant (uncredited)

Original Name : John Elsen

Gender : Male

Karen Lynn Gorney

Character Name : Announcer (uncredited)

Original Name : Karen Lynn Gorney

Gender : Female

Adrian Lee

Character Name : Wall Street Broker (uncredited)

Original Name : Adrian Lee

Gender : Female

George Lucas

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : George Lucas

Gender : Male

Patricia McPherson

Character Name : Spouse K (uncredited)

Original Name : Patricia McPherson

Gender : Female

Newt Gingrich

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Newt Gingrich

Gender : Male

Isaac Mizrahi

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Isaac Mizrahi

Gender : Male

Fred Newman

Character Name : Aliens (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Fred Newman

Gender : Male

Joe Paparone

Character Name : Police Inspector (uncredited)

Original Name : Joe Paparone

Gender : Male

Tony Robbins

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Tony Robbins

Gender : Male

Al Roker

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Al Roker

Gender : Male

Eliot Sash

Character Name : Police Officer #4 (uncredited)

Original Name : Eliot Sash

Gender : Male

Barry Sonnenfeld

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Barry Sonnenfeld

Gender : Male

Sylvester Stallone

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Sylvester Stallone

Gender : Male

Chloe Sonnenfeld

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Chloe Sonnenfeld

Gender : Female

Steven Spielberg

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Steven Spielberg

Gender : Male

Dionne Warwick

Character Name : Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

Original Name : Dionne Warwick

Gender : Female

Reviews

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Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

Maybe it doesn't hold up as well as you'd hoped, but both leads are actually putting in the effort in this first entry, and _Men in Black_ is still, after all these years, a bit of fun. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

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Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-06-23

_**Fun sci-fi comedy with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith**_ An athletic New York City police officer (Will Smith) joins a shadowy government organization that deals with extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones plays his senior partner, Rip Torn the head of the agency, Vincent D'Onofrio a possessed hick and Linda Fiorentino an attractive coronor. "Men in Black" (1997) is wildly amusing in the first half, but loses its energy a bit in the last act. Nevertheless, it fills the bill for when you’re in the mood for fun & thrilling popcorn entertainment. It inspired three sequels as of this date: “Men in Black II” (2002), “Men in Black 3” (2012) and “Men in Black: International” (2019) with the last one being the only movie in the series without Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in New York City & surrounding area (e.g. Jersey City), as well as Semi Valley, CA (the saucer crash sequence) and nearby Los Angeles/Culver City. GRADE: B-

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Kamurai

@Kamurai

2021-06-23

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This was a better movie historically than actually. It at least felt like it introduced some concepts of having aliens infiltrated Terra into the industry, even if it didn't actually. Maybe it popularized it more, but it was very good at walking the audience across that line that separates our normal Terran view to that of an integrated society. Or maybe I just love the concept of aliens on our planet that much. I definitely don't think it was the manner they took: the humor is as annoying as it is funny most of the time, and Tommy Lee Jones is just as funny as Will Smith (that's saying something, personally) as the straight man, credit to both of them. That said, they were a perfect for the movie, and all the supporting cast did wonderfully. Vincent D'Onofrio, as "Not Edgar", was probably the funniest character in the movie to me, and I don't think he was supposed to be. The "haze the rookie by leaving out vital information" bit is cliche and worn out, but that's have the jokes here. I definitely like the movie, and I love what it could have been.

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Andre Gonzales

@SoSmooth1982

2023-07-19

Another favorite movie of mine. Aliens disguised as humans. Mmmmm sounds like real life. This movie is hilarious. I got one question, you ever flashy thing me? Lol!

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2023-08-27

I saw this again recently - commemorating 25 years since it's original release, and to this day I still remember the image of the little aliens with the duty-free trolley of cigarettes trying to flee Earth after we are threatened with destruction by the "Arquillian" empire with powerful weapons - who want their "galaxy" back. It falls to "K" (Tommy Lee Jones) and his streetwise, rookie colleague "J" (Will Smith) to identify then try to track down this article - and the evil beast that killed their Emperor who was carrying it - before the Imperium takes it's, literally, Earth-shattering action. There is a great dynamic between the two stars, plenty of humour to compliment the fun special effects and as we discover, loads of characters amongst the alien creatures who have been inhabiting this planet since God was a boy. The ending goes on bit, but it has stood the test of time well, and is still easily the best of this franchise.

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Prodank

@Prodank

2023-09-21

"Men in Black" taps into my lifelong fascination with aliens. This sci-fi comedy is a delightful journey with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, offering a perfect mix of humor and action. It's a childhood favorite that keeps the charm alive with its stellar blend of comedy and extraterrestrial intrigue. It may showcase some dated CGI and prosthetics by today's standards, they remain acceptable, adding a nostalgic charm to the film without detracting from its overall enjoyment. The practical effects still hold up surprisingly well, adding to the movie's unique appeal. By today's standards, it is very rewatchable with a rating of 8/10.