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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

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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skills and mod mannerisms from the `60s, Austin must confront a villain like no other while making peace with his own out-of-date, swinging sexuality.
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A light and goofy comedy which provides laughs, largely due to performances and screenwriting by Myers.

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Malcolm Knox Sydney Morning Herald Apr 29, 2026
A patch spoof, which despite being cosily referential, has its brow set lower than an orang-out-ang. Go to Full Review John F. Kelly Washington Post Apr 1, 2008
We may not need as many Austin Powers movies as there are James Bond pictures, but one or two more might be nice. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Apr 1, 2008
Jay Roach directed with just the right amount of period tackiness. Go to Full Review Adrian Martin Film Critic: Adrian Martin Jul 30, 2025
2.5/5
One of the biggest problems with Austin Powers is the rather tired sense of déjà vu it induces. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 1, 2022
4/4
...an inherently-compelling premise that’s employed to continually engaging and hilarious effect by Roach... Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Oct 9, 2022
Mike Meyers’ parody of classic James Bond movies and various 1960s copycats like Matt Helm and Derek Flint careens from gag to gag with such pop art color and energy that you don’t really mind that it misses the target so often. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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sara A K Apr 17, 2026 Nice hit of nostalgia! See more TheFilmCritics @TheFilmCritics Aug 29, 2026 Austin Powers is a hilarious comedy that charges in wearing a velvet suit and laughs at its own absurdity. Mike Myers’ exuberant dual performance as Austin and Dr. Evil gives the film its spark, while its affectionate send-up of Bond-era excess is amplified by colorful production design, groovy music, memorable visual gags, and an abundance of quotable lines. The best jokes are gloriously committed, even when they’re deliberately juvenile. The film’s thin plot mostly serves as connective tissue between sketches, and repetitive or crude humor occasionally wears out its welcome. Yet the sheer enthusiasm carries it through its weaker stretches. Ridiculous, inventive, and undeniably charming, it remains a highly entertaining spoof whose comedy does almost all the heavy lifting—and usually gets the job done. See more Jay D @JayMan413 Jul 8, 2026 I dislike the Austin Powers movies. See more Harry H @Movies10 Jul 1, 2026 Really good comedy still holds up but its sequel The Spy who Shagged me is better. See more Raldyr H @Raldyr May 31, 2026 Peak British humor and satire. Add charming actors, overblown budget, wonderful jokes and nods to the James Bond franchise, and you get Austin Powers. Worth a watch with friends when you need a good laugh! See more Lance L. @RT17837880 May 14, 2026 I loved it when I was 13... See more Read all reviews
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Jay Roach

Director

Mike Myers

Austin Danger Powers

Elizabeth Hurley

Miss Vanessa Kensington

Michael York

Basil Exposition

Mimi Rogers

Mrs. Kensington

Robert Wagner

Number Two

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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Austin Powers (Mike Myers) finds himself in a bind with a Fembot. Mike Myers stars. Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is surrounded by the gorgeous but lethal Fembots. Robert Wagner stars as Number Two, Dr. Evil's right hand man. Austin Powers (Mike Myers) and Agent Vanessa Kensington (Elizabeth Hurley) make their narrow escape. Elizabeth Hurley stars as Agent Vanessa Kensington. Austin Powers (Mike Myers) mesmerizes the Fembots. Mike Myers stars. View more photos

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Jay Roach
Producer
Demi Moore, Mike Myers, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Screenwriter
Mike Myers
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
Capella International, New Line Cinema, Moving Pictures, Eric's Boy
Rating
PG-13 (Sex-Related Dialogue|Nudity|Sex-Related Humor)
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$53.9M
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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