What genre is Men in Black?

Men in Black is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Men in Black?

Tony Shalhoub, Tommy Lee Jones, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn appear in the main cast.

Who directed Men in Black?

Barry Sonnenfeld directed Men in Black.

How long is Men in Black?

Men in Black runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).

Is Men in Black worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Men in Black?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Men in Black (1997)

Name: Men in Black
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1997
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Tony Shalhoub, Tommy Lee Jones, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn

Movie 1h 38m ★ 7.2/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction

Where to watch

Dating from 1997, Men in Black sits in the action, adventure and comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. The cast includes Tony Shalhoub, Tommy Lee Jones and Siobhan Fallon Hogan. The running time is 1h 38m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.

68Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

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.

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Questions about Men in Black

What genre is Men in Black?: Men in Black is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Men in Black?: Tony Shalhoub, Tommy Lee Jones, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn appear in the main cast.
Who directed Men in Black?: Barry Sonnenfeld directed Men in Black.
How long is Men in Black?: Men in Black runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).
Is Men in Black worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Men in Black?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.