
Men in Black II
Seen it?2002 | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Men in Black or Superman, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$445 million worldwide on a $140 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 350K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld
- Tommy Lee JonesKay
- Will SmithJay
- Rip TornZed
- Lara Flynn BoyleSerleena
- Johnny KnoxvilleScrad / Charlie
- Rosario DawsonLaura Vasquez
- Tony ShalhoubJeebs
- Patrick WarburtonAgent Tee
- Jack KehlerBen
- David CrossNewton