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Men in Black
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. With Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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 acti…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Men in Black.
MoviHero lists July 2, 1997 as the release date for Men in Black. Barry Sonnenfeld is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tommy Lee Jones as Kay, Will Smith as Jay, Linda Fiorentino as Laurel, Vincent D'Onofrio as Edgar. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 2, 1997
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorBarry Sonnenfeld
CastTommy Lee Jones as Kay, Will Smith as Jay, Linda Fiorentino as Laurel, Vincent D'Onofrio as Edgar
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Men in Black right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Men in Black runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 15,425 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend.”
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“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…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLaurelLaurel appears in Men in Black (1997).Open character guide otherKayKay appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1997-2002, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJayJay appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1997-2002, portrayed by Will Smith. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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