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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

PG-13

Released May 2, 1997

1h 29m

Comedy

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A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits with his nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Possessing antiquated spy skills and mod mannerisms from the `60s, Austin must confront a villain like no other while making peace with his own out-of-date, swinging sexuality.

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Critics Consensus

A light and goofy comedy which provides laughs, largely due to performances and screenwriting by Myers.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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John F. Kelly

Washington Post

We may not need as many Austin Powers movies as there are James Bond pictures, but one or two more might be nice.

Apr 1, 2008

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Jay Roach directed with just the right amount of period tackiness.

Apr 1, 2008

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an inherently-compelling premise that’s employed to continually engaging and hilarious effect by Roach...

Rated: 4/4

Dec 1, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

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Mike Meyers’ parody of classic James Bond movies and various 1960s copycats like Matt Helm and Derek Flint careens from gag to gag with such pop art color and energy that you don’t really mind that it misses the target so often.

Oct 9, 2022

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Of course the plot isn't the most engaging and the film isn't super deep or impactful, but I had a legitimately great time with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery!

Rated: B+

Aug 28, 2022

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Stephen C

The best of 3 James Bond parody movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Christian K

Its definitely funny and has an unending stream of jokes and bits that work for the most part similar to the Naked Gun universe.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Kevin P

A very funny introduction to this iconic character that holds up with how grounded it feels despite the sequel going harder with the laughs and the outlandish characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Audience Member

Core memory of my childhood. So many funny moments and one liners. Mike Myers at his finest.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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GuestLord D

even though this movie came out a long time ago, its humor is still top notch

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Colby B

Timeless classic, haven’t met someone that didn’t like this movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Synopsis

A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits with his nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Possessing antiquated spy skills and mod mannerisms from the `60s, Austin must confront a villain like no other while making peace with his own out-of-date, swinging sexuality.

Director: Jay Roach
Producer: Demi Moore, Mike Myers, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Screenwriter: Mike Myers
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: Capella International, New Line Cinema, Moving Pictures, Eric's Boy
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Dialogue|Nudity|Sex-Related Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.9M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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