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Raunchy sequel is full of sex and bathroom humor.
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
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Based on 34 kid reviews
Kids say this film is a hilarious sequel that delivers more raunchy humor and sexual innuendos than the original, often pushing the boundaries of appropriateness for younger audiences. While many find it funny and entertaining, opinions vary widely regarding its suitability for children due to its explicit content and crude jokes.
- hilarious sequel
- raunchy humor
- not suitable for younger kids
- entertaining but inappropriate
- varied opinions
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What's the Story?
Austin Powers (Mike Meyers) loses his wife (Elizabeth Hurley from the first movie, who turns out to be a killer robot), and meets up with CIA agent Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham). Dr. Evil (also Mike Myers) is still plotting world domination, with the assistance of Number Two (played by Robert Wagner in the scenes set in the present and Rob Lowe in the scenes set in the past). Dr. Evil goes back in time to 1969 to steal Powers' "mojo" with the help of a huge Scot called Fat Bastard (also Mike Meyers) and Powers goes back to 1969 to retrieve it.
Is It Any Good?
AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME is very funny at times and always genial enough to inspire generosity toward the jokes that don't work. Spy boss Basil Exposition (Michael York) wisely advises both Powers and the audience not to think too much about the plot.
This is silly fun for its core audience of college kids. They will find the jokes about the 1980s wildly funny, though they may miss some of the jokes about the 1960s. Parents should be very cautious about allowing children or young teens to see the movie, and should be prepared to talk with kids who see or hear about it, to answer questions, explain family standards on the use of the language in the movie, and to provide reassurance.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why gross-out humor is so popular. Is it funny or offensive? What about the sex jokes? Families may choose to explain family standards on the use of the language in the movie, and to provide reassurance.
Many comedies are parodies of genres or particular movies. What does this movie parody? What are some other examples of parody movies?
While intended to be a parody of spy movies from the 1960s, how does this movie also reflect the time in which it was released -- the late 1990s? What aspects of it seem dated now?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 11, 1999
- On DVD or streaming : November 16, 1999
- Cast : Heather Graham , Michael York , Mike Myers
- Director : Jay Roach
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : New Line
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : sexual innuendo and crude humor
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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