Men in Black (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1997, Men in Black is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, running about 98 minutes. “Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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 Kay and new recruit Agent Jay 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.
Who’s in it. Men in Black stars Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K, Will Smith as James Edwards / Agent J, Linda Fiorentino as Dr. Laurel Weaver / Agent L and Vincent D'Onofrio as Edgar / The Bug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Men in Black has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $589.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men in Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men in Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men in Black (1997)?
- In US, Men in Black is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Men in Black worth watching?
- Men in Black holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Men in Black?
- Men in Black stars Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio and Rip Torn.
- When was Men in Black released?
- Men in Black was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
