Men in Black (1997)
English action film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m 94 min
- Released
- 2 July 1997
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Men in Black has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 2 July 1997. It is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Cast
- Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn, Tony Shalhoub, Jon Gries, Carel Struycken, Fredric Lehne, Will Smith, David Cross, Sergio Calderón, Tim Blaney
- Cinematography
- Donald Peterman
- Editing
- Jim Miller
- Music
- Danny Elfman
- Written by
- Ed Solomon
- Produced by
- Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, Steven Spielberg
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
- Distribution
- Columbia Pictures, InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $589.39 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling; Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
- Based on
- The Men in Black
- Set in
- New York City
- Filmed in
- New York City, New Jersey, Big Sky Ranch, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 July 1997
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Men in Black?
Men in Black has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.
When did Men in Black release?
Men in Black released on 2 July 1997.
Who directed Men in Black?
Men in Black is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Who is in the cast of Men in Black?
The cast of Men in Black includes Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn, Tony Shalhoub and Jon Gries.
Where can I watch Men in Black online?
Men in Black streams on Netflix.
How much did Men in Black earn at the box office?
Men in Black grossed $589.39 million on a budget of $90 million.
What is Men in Black rated in the US?
Men in Black is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Men in Black based on a true story or a book?
Men in Black is based on The Men in Black.
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