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Men in Black 3

2012Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic586.9Rotten Tomatoes67%70%

A nostalgic, fast-paced action movie about the future and history, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Back in time.

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Buddy Comedy
  • Time Travel Adventure
  • Nostalgic 1969 Setting
  • Star Power Duo
  • Lighthearted Blockbuster
  • Witty Banter
  • Retro-Futurism
  • Family Friendly Action
  • Emotional Bonding

Cast

24 of 69

Crew

Directed by
Barry Sonnenfeld
Written by
Etan Cohen, Michael Arndt
Produced by
Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

May 23, 2012 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
May 23, 2012
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Arab Emirates, United States
Budget
$225 million
Box office
$654 million
Available in
129 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Ironic Echo, Omnicidal Maniac, Climactic Maiming +9

  • Ironic Echo
  • Omnicidal Maniac
  • Climactic Maiming
  • Serial Escalation
  • Cassandra Truth
  • No Equal-Opportunity Time Travel
  • Fortune Teller
  • Alternate Timeline
  • Retcon
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Politically Correct History
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness

12 of 190 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Men in Black 3?"

Questions about Men in Black 3

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Men in Black 3?

Paramount+

In the United States, Men in Black 3 streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 97 other countries.

Is Men in Black 3 worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Men in Black 3 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Men in Black 3 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Men in Black 3?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

What tropes does Men in Black 3 use?

Ironic EchoOmnicidal ManiacClimactic MaimingSerial EscalationCassandra TruthNo Equal-Opportunity Time TravelFortune TellerAlternate TimelineRetconHeroic SacrificePolitically Correct HistoryYou Have Outlived Your Usefulnessand 178 more

TV Tropes lists 190 tropes for it, including Ironic Echo, Omnicidal Maniac, and Climactic Maiming.