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Men in Black

1934Movie19 minNR

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

The stooges are three doctors who graduated medical school by being in it for too many years. They come across such problems as an overly chirpy nurse, a mental patient, and a combination to a safe swallowed by the hospital superintendent in the course of their attempt to get through the day.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for big ideas, tears or scares.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Ray McCarey
Written by
Felix Adler
Produced by
Jules White

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Facts

September 28, 1934 · 19 min · NR

Released
September 28, 1934
Runtime
19 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Chekhov's Skill, Halfway Plot Switch, O.O.C. Is Serious Business +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Men in Black worth watching?"

Questions about Men in Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Men in Black worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Men in Black okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Men in Black make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Men in Black?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Men in Black use?

Chekhov's SkillHalfway Plot SwitchO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessNon-Verbal MiscommunicationDamsel out of DistressFaceplanting into FoodFleeing SuspectsLosing Your HeadDeranged Taxi DriverThreat BackfireClue of Few WordsFailed a Spot Checkand 433 more

TV Tropes lists 445 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Skill, Halfway Plot Switch, and O.O.C. Is Serious Business.