Men in Black 3

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Men in Black 3

PG-13

Released May 25, 2012

1h 44m

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Sci-Fi

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Even though agents J and K have been protecting the Earth from alien scum for many years, J still does not know much about his gruff partner. However, J soon gets an unexpected chance to find out what makes K tick when an alien criminal called Boris the Animal escapes, goes back to 1969, and kills K. With the fate of the planet at stake, J goes back in time and teams up with K's younger self to put things right.

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Critics Consensus

It isn't exactly a persuasive argument for the continuation of the franchise, but Men in Black III is better than its predecessor and manages to exceed expectations.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

MIB3 is entertaining but forgettable, even without a neuralizer!

Aug 14, 2019

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Let's give Smith, Jones and Sonnefeld a pass for going back to the well one too many times. But if they go for a MIB4, the pity party is over.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 9, 2016

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Tim Grierson

Deadspin

While it's a little thrown together, "Men in Black 3" seems focused on recapturing not just the style but also the soul of the original.

Feb 12, 2013

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The third film, while unnecessary in the grand scheme of things, still succeeds in being effective summer entertainment.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 20, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Although not entirely successful in terms of restoring interest in the franchise or justifying yet another sequel after this one, it’s a diverting experience and, at best, better than the 2002 sequel.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 19, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

There’s just not enough substance or humor.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Justin T

This is so very similar to the previous film. I didn’t like the time travel and the story was stupid. It held my attention though and the jokes are less repetitive. The effects and production in general looked a lot better. I thought the villain was cool. And the alien character Griffin reminded me of Mantis from Guardians of the Galaxy and was a great addition to the film. Overall only worth watching if you liked the first two.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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Matheus F

The best movie of the triology.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Frans B

Well I think this one surpasses the predecessors. Grown in intensity and storyline more complex and sharp. Lots of action, naturally, plenty twists, witty and funny at times. Amazing cinematography and effects. Very well written and brought to screen. Whole cast excels in character very convincingly. Highly entertaining and gripping

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Ed R

A sequel and a trilogy were no needed for this franchise.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Ryan H

While never reaching the heights of the original classic, it’s a vast improvement over MIB2. The time travel is fun & Josh Brolin is indistinguishable from Tommy Lee Jones as the young Agent Kay!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Audience Member

Definitely the best one outta the 3 its always been my favorite, plus the back in time song by Pittbull is a banger

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Agent J

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Josh Brolin

Young Agent K

Jemaine Clement

Boris the Animal

Michael Stuhlbarg

Griffin

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Synopsis

Even though agents J and K have been protecting the Earth from alien scum for many years, J still does not know much about his gruff partner. However, J soon gets an unexpected chance to find out what makes K tick when an alien criminal called Boris the Animal escapes, goes back to 1969, and kills K. With the fate of the planet at stake, J goes back in time and teams up with K's younger self to put things right.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Producer: Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Screenwriter: Etan Cohen
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Amblin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Parkes/MacDonald
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $179.0M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat

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