Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

***Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me*** is a 1999 American comedy spy movie. It was directed by Jay Roach and was produced by Jan Blenkin, John S. Lyons, Eric McLeod, Demi Moore, and Mike Myers. _Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me_ was released on June 11, 1999. The title of the movie is a play on the 1977 James Bond movie _The Spy Who Loved Me_. It is the second movie in the _Austin Powers_ series. It is the sequel to the 1997 movie _Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery_. A sequel was released in 2002 titled _Austin Powers in Goldmember_.

The movie gained mixed reviews from critics and holds a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie gained around US$310 million in worldwide ticket sales. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Makeup at the 72nd Academy Awards but it lost to _Topsy-Turvy_.

## Plot

In 1999, British spy Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is living happily after defeating his arch-nemesis Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). However, Dr. Evil hatches a new plan from his secret lair. With the help of his miniature clone, Mini-Me (Verne Troyer), and a time-traveling device created by Dr. Evil’s associate, he travels back to 1969 and steals Austin’s “mojo,” the source of his confidence and seductive charm.

When Austin discovers his mojo is missing, he feels a sudden loss of confidence and effectiveness as a spy. Learning of Dr. Evil’s plan, Austin travels back to 1969 using a time machine disguised as a Volkswagen Beetle. There, he teams up with CIA agent Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham), an attractive and capable operative.

Meanwhile, Dr. Evil unveils his latest scheme: a “laser” mounted on the moon, dubbed the “Death Star,” which he plans to use to destroy major cities unless the world pays him a ransom of $100 billion. He also introduces Fat Bastard (Myers), an overweight and grotesque Scottish henchman who helps steal Austin’s mojo.

As Austin and Felicity pursue Dr. Evil, their partnership grows into a romantic connection. Despite Austin’s initial insecurity due to the loss of his mojo, Felicity assures him that his charm comes from his personality, not the mysterious substance. Together, they infiltrate Dr. Evil’s base to stop his plan.

In a climactic showdown, Austin confronts Dr. Evil, Mini-Me, and Fat Bastard. Felicity sacrifices herself to help Austin save the world, but thanks to the time-traveling device, Austin is able to rescue her by returning to an earlier point in the timeline. They successfully thwart Dr. Evil’s plan, destroy the Death Star laser, and recover Austin’s mojo.

The film ends with Austin and Felicity celebrating their victory. However, Dr. Evil escapes to plot yet another scheme.

## Cast

- Mike Myers as Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, Fat Bastard
- Heather Graham as Felicity Shagwell
- Michael York as Basil Exposition
- Robert Wagner as Number 2
- Rob Lowe as Young Number 2
- Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina
- Seth Green as Scott Evil
- Verne Troyer as Mini-Me
- Elizabeth Hurley as Vanessa Kensington
- Gia Carides as Robin Spitz-Swallows
- Will Ferrell as Mustafa
- Oliver Muirhead as British Colonel
- Clint Howard as Johnson Ritter
- Kristen Johnston as Ivana Humpalot
- Jeff Garlin as Cyclops
- Michael McDonald as NATO Soldier
- Burt Bacharach as Himself
- Elvis Costello as Himself
- Jerry Springer as Himself (cameo)
- Steve Wilkos as Himself (cameo)
- Rebecca Romijn as Herself
- Woody Harrelson as Himself
- Charles Napier as Commander Gilmour
- Tim Robbins as The President
- Mitch Rouse as Himself (uncredited)
- Tony Jay as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
- Willie Nelson as Himself

## Infobox (movie)

- **name**: Austin Powers:
The Spy Who Shagged Me
- **director**: Jay Roach
- **producer**: Jan Blenkin
John S. Lyons
Eric McLeod
Demi Moore
Mike Myers
- **writer**: Mike Myers
Michael McCullers
- **starring**: Mike Myers
Heather Graham
Michael York
Robert Wagner
Seth Green
Mindy Sterling
Rob Lowe
Elizabeth Hurley
- **music**: George S. Clinton
- **cinematography**: Peter Deming
- **editing**: Debra Neil-Fisher
Jon Poll
- **distributor**: New Line Cinema
- **studio**: Eric's Boy
Moving Pictures
Team Todd
- **released**: June 11, 1999
- **runtime**: 95 minutes
- **country**: United States
- **language**: English
German
- **budget**: United States dollar, $33 million
- **gross**: $312,016,858