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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997): Cast & Ratings

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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a 1997 action comedy directed by Jay Roach, starring Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $67.7 million worldwide on a $16.5 million budget. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
worldwide gross
$67.7M
Metascore
51
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Jay Roach
Genres
Action , Adventure , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$16.5M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery About?

The premise of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After being frozen for three decades, international spy Austin Powers is revived to confront his nemesis, Dr. Evil. Now in the modern era, Austin must adapt his outdated spy techniques and distinctly 1960s style to thwart Dr. Evil's latest scheme. The charismatic and unconventional agent finds himself navigating a world vastly different from the one he left behind, all while embracing his unique and swinging personality.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Themes & Keywords

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  • spoof
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  • hero
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  • hot tub
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  • james bond spoof
  • reference to jimi hendrix
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  • reference to frankenstein
  • andy warhol character
  • lead character played by screenwriter
  • gynoid
  • good man
  • austin powers character
  • year 1997
  • cryogenically frozen
  • bra gun
  • undercover
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • campy
  • cult classic
  • absurd comedy
  • blofeld's cat
  • time traveler
  • gender in title
  • first part
  • blockbuster
  • male protagonist
  • knocked unconscious
  • parody comedy
  • crude humor comedy
  • strategically covered female nudity
  • beavis and butt head characters
  • eye patch
  • villainess
  • dr. evil character
  • cigarette smoking
  • reference to pubic hair
  • self destruct sequence
  • secret
  • bisexual woman
  • bisexual female character
  • bisexual character
  • spoof comedy
  • facial scar
  • air quote gesture
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Cast & crew

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Cast

Mike Myers leads the cast, with Elizabeth Hurley. Directed by Jay Roach.

From the director

More from Jay Roach

More films directed by Jay Roach, best-rated first: Meet the Parents, The Roses, Trumbo and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.

Full filmography
Ratings

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Plot

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Plot Summary

What happens in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1967, the daring British spy Austin Powers finds himself on a mission to eliminate his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil, while in his vibrant nightclub, the Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club. However, in a surprising twist, Dr. Evil escapes his clutches by launching himself into space in a rocket disguised as a Bob’s Big Boy statue, subsequently opting for cryogenic freezing. In a bold move, Powers volunteers to undergo cryostasis, determined to re-emerge when Dr. Evil threatens the world again.

Full summary

The whole story of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, scene by scene

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Box office

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Box Office & Budget

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery grossed $67.7 million worldwide on a $16.5 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $53.9 million came from the US and Canada and $13.8 million (20%) from the rest of the world.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$67.7M

4.1× its budget

US & Canada
$53.9M
International
$13.8M
Budget
$16.5M
US & Canada 80% Rest of the world 20%
Videos

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Original US Theatrical Trailer
  • Trailer International Trailer
  • Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What year does Austin Powers first embark on his mission?

Details

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “Austin Powers - 000 Um Agente Nada Discreto” and “Austin Powers: O kataskopos pou gyrise apo... trio”.

Also known as
  • Austin Powers - 000 Um Agente Nada Discreto
  • Austin Powers: O kataskopos pou gyrise apo... trio
  • Austin Powers: Špionátor
  • Austin Powers I: International Man of Mystery
  • Austin Powers - Das Schärfste, was Ihre Majestät zu bieten hat
  • Austin Powers - Il controspione
  • Austin Powers - kumma jätkä
  • Остин Пауэрс: Человек-загадка международного масштаба
  • Austin Powers - O Agente Misterioso
  • Szőr Austin Powers - Őfelsége titkolt ügynöke
  • Austin Powers: Misterioso agente internacional
  • Austin Powers - Hemlig internationell agent
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  • אוסטין פאוורס: מרגל עם סגנון
  • Špionátor
  • Остин Пауерс
  • Austin Powers: Agent specjalnej troski
  • 王牌大贱谍
  • Austin Powers: Ο Κατάσκοπος που Γύρισε από... Τρίο
  • 오스틴 파워: 제로
  • Austin Powers: 000, um Agente Nada Discreto
  • Остін Паверс: Міжнародний таємний агент
  • Avanak Ajan: Ajanlar Kralı
  • オースティン・パワーズ
  • Austin Powers și organizația secretă
  • Austin Powers: Agenten som kom ut av fryseren
  • Остин Пауърс: Шпионин от класа
  • Ostinas Pauersas: Tarptautinis Šnipas
  • Austin Powers: El Agente Internacional del Misterio
  • พยัคฆ์ร้ายใต้สะดือ 000, ოსტინ ფაუერსი: ადამიანი ლეგენდა
  • Austin Powers: Tajanstveni tajni agent
  • Ostins Pauerss: Slepenais starptautiskais aģents
  • 王牌大賤諜
  • 至Out特務In嬌娃

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FAQ

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery released?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery was released on May 2, 1997.

Who directed Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery was directed by Jay Roach.

More films by Jay Roach

Who is in the cast of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery stars Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley.

How much did Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery make at the box office?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery grossed $67.7 million worldwide ($53.9 million domestic, $13.8 million international) on a budget of $16.5 million.

How is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery rated?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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