Mystery Men

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Mystery Men

PG-13

Released Aug 6, 1999

2h 0m

Fantasy

Comedy

Action

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Champion City already has a superhero, the appropriately named Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear), but that doesn't deter the city's seven quirky amateur crime-fighters, who use the Captain's capture at the hands of villain Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) as motivation to prove themselves. The only problem is that their strange powers -- silverware hurling, bowling, shovel skills, incompetent invisibility and deadly flatulence -- aren't doing them any favors.

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Critics Consensus

Absurd characters and quirky gags are brought to life by a talented cast, providing this superhero spoof with lots of laughs.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Witty comic-book story is edgy, with lots of potty humor.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

The characters have been designed to make fun of themselves, disguising the craft of writer Neil Cuthbert and director Kinka Usher in getting us to laugh at them.

Jul 15, 2010

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Usher's amiable spoof of superhero movies takes a brave stab at rewriting the mythology from the inside out, with lots of witty, mildly subversive stuff.

Jun 24, 2006

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Mystery Men is admirable for its effort but falls short of the standards that we've come to expect in the spoof genre.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 20, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A colorful but flavorless dud.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 25, 2022

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John Lui

The Straits Times (Singapore)

A story that sparkles with emotional warmth, strong jokes and great performances from Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Greg Kinnear, William Macy, Geoffrey Rush and Ben Stiller.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 2, 2020

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Kass H

hilarious movie that will have you laughing your ass off

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Omar F

Mystery Men is an underrated gem with quirky humor and a unique spin on superhero tropes. Featuring a lovable cast of misfit heroes, including Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, and Paul Reubens as the unforgettable Spleen, the film charms with its offbeat characters and vibrant visuals. It's a fun, creative ride that shows even the most unconventional heroes can save the day. Hopefully, more people will discover it as a true cult classic, today, and in the future.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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William N

This movie was before its time! This deserves 90% on Rotten!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/24

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Estevan G

Itss a quirky, offbeat superhero comedy that delivers a good time with its ensemble cast of misfit heroes. The film's humor is hit-or-miss, but its heart and creativity make it a cult classic worth watching for fans of unconventional superhero tales.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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Keith N

Solid movie, nothing special about it, it'll pass time

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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B D

Any movie with Wes Studi, Tom Waits and Eddie Izzard gets my vote!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Kinka Usher

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Hank Azaria

The Blue Raja

Janeane Garofalo

The Bowler

William H. Macy

The Shoveller

Kel Mitchell

The Invisible Boy

Paul Reubens

The Spleen

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Superhero Auditions

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Superhero Training

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Confronting Casanova

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Rallying the Team

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Captain Amazing's Idea

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Mr. Furious Holds Back

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Silent and Deadly

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Dinner Full of Bicker

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Capturing Captain Amazing

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Mystery Men: Official Clip - Mr. Furious Gets Mad

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Synopsis

Champion City already has a superhero, the appropriately named Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear), but that doesn't deter the city's seven quirky amateur crime-fighters, who use the Captain's capture at the hands of villain Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) as motivation to prove themselves. The only problem is that their strange powers -- silverware hurling, bowling, shovel skills, incompetent invisibility and deadly flatulence -- aren't doing them any favors.

Director: Kinka Usher
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike Richardson
Screenwriter: Bob Burden, Neil Cuthbert
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Lawrence Gordon Productions, Dark Horse Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.8M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Surround

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