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Men in Black II

2002·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Fantasy and the future

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Same planet. New scum.

Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy – to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.
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Questions about Men in Black II

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Where can I stream Men in Black II legally?

Men in Black II is included with a subscription to Philo and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Men in Black II worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Men in Black II rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Men in Black II?

1 h 28 min

Men in Black II runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Men in Black II based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Men in Black II?

Critics44
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Men in Black II higher (56) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Men in Black II a box office hit?

Budget$140 million
Box office$445 million

Yes. It cost about $140 million to make and earned $445 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Men in Black II in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Men in Black II?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Men in Black II in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Men in Black II use?

Memory GambitSuspiciously Specific DenialI Have Boobs, You Must Obey!Swallowed WholeCeiling ClingAmnesia DangerCreator CameoCargo CultAir QuotesUnfinished Chore TroubleAscended ExtraArtistic License – Spaceand 207 more

TV Tropes lists 219 storytelling tropes for Men in Black II, including Memory Gambit, Suspiciously Specific Denial, I Have Boobs, You Must Obey!.