Men in Black

Year

1997

Duration

98 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure

Language

English

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Synopsis

Extra-terrestrials are among us. Take a good look at your teacher. Your next-door neighbour. Notice anything strange? Extra eyes? Too many legs? An exoskeleton, perhaps? Maybe you need the Men in Black. Super-cool duo Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones star in this hilarious, hugely inventive comedy that imagines how Earth would cope with the reality of aliens, some living peacefully alongside humans ("Elvis didn't die, he just went home") - some with less peaceful activities on their minds.

Director/s

Barry Sonnenfeld

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Classification

This film has one use of moderate bad language, violence and horror.

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Comedy Genius: Primary

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection for primary titles within the Comedy Genius strand of the Into Film Festival.

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Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

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Resources To Use With This Film

Comedy Genius: Primary

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