Mystery Men (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, Mystery Men is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Kinka Usher, running about 121 minutes. “Not your classic superheroes...they're the other guys.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.
Who’s in it. Mystery Men stars Hank Azaria as Blue Raja, Geoffrey Rush as Casanova Frankenstein, Janeane Garofalo as Bowler and William H. Macy as Shoveler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mystery Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mystery Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery Men 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 Mystery Men (1999)?
- In US, Mystery Men is available to 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 Mystery Men worth watching?
- Mystery Men holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery Men?
- Mystery Men stars Hank Azaria, Geoffrey Rush, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy and Claire Forlani.
- When was Mystery Men released?
- Mystery Men was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.