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Mystery Men (1999)

โ€œNot your classic superheroes...they're the other guys.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 951 votes 2h 1m pg-13 ActionComedyFantasyAdventureScience-fiction

#96 of 105 films from 1999 #1819 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kinka Usher ยท Written by Neil Cuthbert

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Overview

When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.

Cast

Ben Stilleras Mr. Furious / Roy
Hank Azariaas Blue Raja / Jeffrey
William H. Macyas Shoveler / Eddie
Greg Kinnearas Captain Amazing / Lance
Kel Mitchellas Invisible Boy
Paul Reubensas Spleen
Janeane Garofaloas Bowler / Carol
Wes Studias Sphinx
Claire Forlanias Monica
Geoffrey Rushas Casanova Frankenstein
Lena Olinas Dr. Anabel Leek
Suzy Eddie Izzardas Tony P
Tom Waitsas Doc Heller
Artie Langeas Big Red

Facts

Release dateAugust 6, 1999
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$68,000,000
Box office$29,762,011 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0132347

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Questions

How long is Mystery Men?
Mystery Men runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Mystery Men worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 951 votes, which places it #96 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 10%) and #1819 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mystery Men?
Mystery Men was directed by Kinka Usher.
Who stars in Mystery Men?
Ben Stiller as Mr. Furious / Roy; Hank Azaria as Blue Raja / Jeffrey; William H. Macy as Shoveler / Eddie; Greg Kinnear as Captain Amazing / Lance; Kel Mitchell as Invisible Boy; Paul Reubens as Spleen.
What is Mystery Men rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mystery Men?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23890.

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