The Avengers
Seen it?1998 | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 4.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Alita: Battle Angel or Mission: Impossible - Fallout, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
5% on Rotten Tomatoes, 12 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
4.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$49 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 144K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Alita: Battle Angel
Saturday SpecialAnother superhero action film, and a Saturday Special.
The Man with the Golden Gun
Weeknight WatchAnother hitman adventure, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed spy action film.
The Incredible Hulk Weeknight WatchAnother superhero sci-fi film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Gemini Man Monday Morning MaybeAnother hitman sci-fi thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Ralph FiennesJohn Steed
- Uma ThurmanEmma Peel
- Sean ConnerySir August de Wynter
- Patrick MacneeInvisible Jones (voice)
- Jim BroadbentMother
- Fiona ShawFather
- Suzy Eddie IzzardBailey
- Eileen AtkinsAlice
- John WoodTrubshaw
- Carmen EjogoBrenda