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Movie · 1997 Available digitally

Men in Black

Barry Sonnenfeld

1h 38min PG-13 Release: 07/02/1997 Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction
7.2 Audience · 15165 votes

Men in Black is a action and adventure movie released in 1997, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith and Linda Fiorentino. It runs 1h 38min and is rated PG-13 in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 2 in the Men in Black collection. Also known as Men in Black 1. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Sony One Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

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.

Where to watch Men in Black

Availability in Brazil · updated 30/09/2026

Trailer for Men in Black

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Cast of Men in Black

12 actors
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Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Cinematography
Donald Peterman
Editing
Jim Miller
Music
Danny Elfman
Screenplay
Ed Solomon

Men in Black movies in order

2 movies · in release order

See the Men in Black franchise
  1. Men in Black poster Men in Black 1997 · 1h 38min You are here
  2. Men in Black II poster Men in Black II 2002 · 1h 28min

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Frequently asked questions about Men in Black

Where to watch Men in Black?

In Brazil, Men in Black is available on Sony One Amazon Channel, Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is Men in Black on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Sony One Amazon Channel.

Is Men in Black on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 30/09/2026, Men in Black was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Sony One Amazon Channel.

How long is Men in Black?

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

What is the age rating of Men in Black?

In Brazil, it is rated PG-13.

What year did Men in Black come out?

Men in Black came out in 1997.

Is Men in Black part of a franchise?

Yes. It is movie 1 of 2 in the Men in Black collection. Also known as Men in Black 1. The story continues in Men in Black II (2002).

Men in Black details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Countries
United States of America
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Collection
Men in Black · 1 of 2

Themes

Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction new york city cannon space marine flying saucer undercover secret identity superhero deportation illegal immigration new identity stay permit giant cockroach based on comic alien buddy cop fictional government agency hilarious intense

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