Men in Black II
“Same planet. New scum.”
Synopsis
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy – to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-03
Top Cast
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Tommy Lee Jones
Kay
Will Smith
Jay
Rip Torn
Zed
Lara Flynn Boyle
Serleena
Johnny Knoxville
Scrad / Charlie
Rosario Dawson
Laura Vasquez
Tony Shalhoub
Jeebs
Patrick Warburton
Agent Tee
Jack Kehler
Ben
David Cross
Newton
Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine
Hailey
Peter Spellos
Motorman
Michael Rivkin
Man with Dog
Michael Bailey Smith
Creepy
Lenny Venito
New York Guy
Howard Spiegel
New York Guy
Alpheus Merchant
MIB Guard
Jay Johnston
Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 3, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$445.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.18x
+$305.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Gordon, Barry Fanaro
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Men in Black II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $140M
- Worldwide Gross
- $445.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Sonnenfeld
Robert Gordon, Barry Fanaro, Lowell Cunningham
Danny Elfman
Greg Gardiner, Florian Ballhaus, Kim Marks, Keith Peterman
Steven Weisberg, Richard Pearson
Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Gordon
Screenplay
Barry Sonnenfeld
Director
Greg Gardiner
Director of Photography
Barry Fanaro
Screenplay
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Steven Weisberg
Editor
Bo Welch
Production Design
Laurie MacDonald
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Richard Pearson
Editor
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Jim Berney
Visual Effects Supervisor
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
David Sosalla
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Andrew Berton Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men in Black II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Men in Black II about?
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy – to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.
Who directed Men in Black II?
Men in Black II was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Who stars in Men in Black II?
The principal cast of Men in Black II includes Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Rip Torn, Lara Flynn Boyle, Johnny Knoxville.
When was Men in Black II released and how long is it?
Men in Black II was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Men in Black II?
Men in Black II had a reported production budget of $140M and grossed $445.1M at the worldwide box office (3.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Men in Black II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Men in Black II was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Men in Black II based on a book or true story?
Men in Black II is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Lowell Cunningham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Men in Black II?
Men in Black II holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).