Men in Black

Name: Men in Black
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1997-07-02
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn

1997, English. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

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.

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Runtime: 1h 38m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG-13

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Men in Black is streaming on Sony Liv and Lionsgate Play in India.

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Released: 2 July 1997
Country: United States of America
Written by: Ed Solomon
Budget: $90M
Box office: $589M

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What Men in Black is based on

Men in Black is based on The Men in Black, a comic book series by Lowell Cunningham.

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The Men in Black
By Lowell Cunningham
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Men in Black II

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What comes after Men in Black?

Next in the series: Men in Black II (2002), Men in Black 3 (2012), and Men in Black: International (2019).

Is Men in Black worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 15,412 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Men in Black?

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

Does Men in Black have a post-credits scene?

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Men in Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Men in Black is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Men in Black on?

Men in Black is streaming on Sony Liv and Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Men in Black?

If you liked Men in Black, try Men in Black: International, Rim of the World, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Who directed Men in Black?

Men in Black (1997) was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino.

What is Men in Black based on?

Men in Black is based on The Men in Black, a comic book series by Lowell Cunningham.