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Austin Powers in Goldmember
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Based on 6 parent reviews
Based on 30 kid reviews
Kids say that the film is packed with hilarity but contains explicit sexual humor and language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences, commonly recommended for those aged 13 and up. Many appreciate the comedy and absurdity, though opinions vary on its appropriateness, with some deeming it a classic while others find it distasteful.
- funny moments
- explicit content
- age recommendations
- mixed reviews
- not child-friendly
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What's the Story?
In AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER, Mike Myers returns as Austin Powers, his nemesis, Dr. Evil, and the odious Scottish Fat Bastard. He also plays the new title villain, a Dutchman named Goldmember because of an accident that left him with gilded private parts. Our hero must fight his old and new foes, who are bent on world domination.
Is It Any Good?
Another year, another Austin Powers movie; that means 30 very funny minutes surrounded by 60 minutes of far less funny jokes about body parts and body functions, primarily relating to the bathroom. Each of Myers' new characters is less interesting than the one before. Powers takes such pleasure in being himself that he is fun to watch, but Dr. Evil is still his best character since Wayne Campbell and Linda Richman when he was on Saturday Night Live. But the more recent additions are not very memorable. Like Fat Bastard, Goldmember's primary characteristic is disgusting personal habits. Then there are frequent jokes about prejudice against the Dutch. Huh?
The best part of the movie is the appearance by a number of guest stars. Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny's Child gives sweetness and snap to her role as Foxy Cleopatra, a gentle tribute to the Pam Grier characters of 1970's blaxploitation movies. There are some great riffs on situations and relationships from the earlier movies, but there are also some excruciating replays of some of their jokes (mostly apparently gross bodily functions) and even excruciating replays of some of the jokes from this movie.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fact that most of the major characters feel unloved by their fathers. How does that affect them?
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 26, 2002
- On DVD or streaming : December 3, 2002
- Cast : Beyoncé , Mike Myers , Seth Green
- Director : Jay Roach
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Multiracial Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : New Line
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : gross humor, sexual references, and language
- Award : Kids' Choice Award
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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