Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Name: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1997-05-02
Cast: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Mimi Rogers, Robert Wagner

1997 | 89 min | Comedy, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 4 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy. But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$68 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 393K people sought it out in the past year