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Men in Black 3

Play trailer Poster for Men in Black 3 PG-13 Released May 25, 2012 1h 44m Action Comedy Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies There’s just not enough substance or humor. Rated: 2/5 Aug 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Ed R A sequel and a trilogy were no needed for this franchise. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Faiz D Amazing movie, way better than expected. BY FAR the best Men In Black! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Michael D L A sequel that actually works Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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