Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

1997, Comedy, 1h 29m

68 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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A light and goofy comedy which provides laughs, largely due to performances and screenwriting by Myers. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits with his nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Possessing antiquated spy skills and mod mannerisms from the `60s, Austin must confront a villain like no other while making peace with his own out-of-date, swinging sexuality.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sex-Related Humor|Sex-Related Dialogue|Nudity)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jay Roach
  • Producer:
    Demi Moore, Mike Myers, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
  • Writer:
    Mike Myers
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $53.9M
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  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)
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    Austin Powers

Cast & Crew

Mike Myers
Austin Danger Powers, Dr. Evil
Elizabeth Hurley
Miss Vanessa Kensington, Mrs. Vanessa Powers
Michael York
Basil Exposition
Mimi Rogers
Mrs. Kensington
Robert Wagner
Number Two
Seth Green
Scott Evil
Fabiana Udenio
Alotta Fagina
Mindy Sterling
Frau Farbissina
Paul Dillon
Patty O'Brien
Charles Napier
Commander Gilmour
Will Ferrell
Mustafa
Jay Roach
Director
Mike Myers
Writer
Eric McLeod
Executive Producer
Demi Moore
Producer
Mike Myers
Producer
Claire Rudnick Polstein
Executive Producer
Jennifer Todd
Producer
Suzanne Todd
Producer
George S. Clinton
Original Music
Peter Deming
Cinematography
Dawn Hoggatt
Co-Editor
Debra Neil-Fisher
Film Editing
John Papsidera
Casting
Cynthia Kay Charette
Production Design
Dan Olexiewicz
Art Director
Bob Kensinger
Set Decoration
Deena Appel
Costume Design
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Audience Reviews for Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

  • May 23, 2015
    A great spoof of Bond films and Dr. Evil's monologue in the group therapy scene is easily one of the greatest comedic sequences of all time.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Dec 15, 2014
    True, it's filled with dated 90's pop culture references, weak dialogue, and jokes that can sometimes descend into 5th grade levels of juvenile humor. But I'd be lying if I said this Mike Myer's "James Bond" spoof wasn't hilarious. Myers does a great job portraying two characters (The Dr. Evil scenes are by far the greatest highlights of the film). It's fun stupid comedy romp, especially if you are a fan of the James Bond franchise because there are loads of homages to the Sean Connery-era.
    Christopher H Super Reviewer
  • Dec 22, 2013
    Great for some yuks and pop culture references! And I know Elizabeth Hurley isn't really the It Girl anymore and she has come across as vapid and culturally unaware in soundbites, but I really think she is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.
    Alice S Super Reviewer
  • Nov 26, 2012
    "Yeah baby, yeah." Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a groovy comedy that's quite happening. The story follows '60s superspy Austin Powers who's awoken from cryostasis when the infamous supervillain Dr. Evil rises to threat the world with annihilation. The film is well written and clever in how it satirizes the '60s spy genre (particularly James Bond). Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley lead the cast and give fairy strong performances. Myers is especially suited for this type of outlandish comedy and pulls it off well. However, the humor does get a bit too juvenile at times and a number of the jokes outstay their welcome. Yet despite its flaws, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a swingin' joint that's far out.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
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