Synopsis
A world-class playboy and part-time secret agent from the 1960s emerges after thirty years in a cryogenic state to battle with his nemesis Dr. Evil.
Scores
Overall Score
87.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
94.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
86.3%
Review Aggregate
73.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 66 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, gritty, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnygrittycharacter-drivenhistoricalfamily-friendlylightheartedstylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Myers | 1997 | $3,500,000 source | $6,840,810 | reported |
| Elizabeth Hurley | 1997 | $611,000 | $1,195,000 | (est) |
| Michael York | 1997 | $460,000 | $899,000 | (est) |
| Robert Wagner | 1997 | $376,000 | $735,000 | (est) |
| Mindy Sterling | 1997 | $322,000 | $629,000 | (est) |
| Seth Green | 1997 | $283,000 | $554,000 | (est) |
| Mimi Rogers | 1997 | $254,000 | $497,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count71
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes268,375
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $53,883,988 | $105,317,176 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $53,885,960 | $105,321,030 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $26,941,994 | $52,658,588 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $34,530,000 | $67,489,475 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $46,135,000 | $90,171,646 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $13,470,997 | $26,329,294 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $121,077,991 | $236,649,003 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $16,500,000 | $32,249,532 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $11,353,000 (est) | $22,189,633 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $9,686,000 | $18,931,453 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $6,607,000 | $12,913,494 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $3,300,000 | $6,449,906 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $47,446,000 | $92,734,018 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $73,631,991 | $143,914,985 |
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