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Men in Black II
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Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. With Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Rip Torn.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTKay 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 mis…
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Release snapshot for Men in Black II.
MoviHero lists July 3, 2002 as the release date for Men in Black II. Barry Sonnenfeld is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tommy Lee Jones as Kay, Will Smith as Jay, Rip Torn as Zed, Lara Flynn Boyle as Serleena. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 3, 2002
GenresScience Fiction · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 28m
DirectorBarry Sonnenfeld
CastTommy Lee Jones as Kay, Will Smith as Jay, Rip Torn as Zed, Lara Flynn Boyle as Serleena
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Men in Black II runs 1h 28m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 11,047 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Not as good as the first, but still pretty good.”
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“I don't know that Men in Black II is really thaaat much worse than the rest of the trilogy, as most other people seem to…”
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“Fun sequel, but not as good as the first one Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith and Rip Torn return in this sequel about a secret…”
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“Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can only recommend if you REALLY liked the first on and MIB International isn't available.”
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“The first in this franchise had the advantage of being an original, quirky and entertaining spoof of all things sci fi with a couple of…”
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otherZedZed in Men in Black II (2002), played by Rip Torn.Open character guide otherKayKay appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1997-2002, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJayJay appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1997-2002, portrayed by Will Smith. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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