British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August. Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, and Sean Connery leads; co-starring Jim Broadbent, Fiona Shaw, and Eddie Izzard; also starring Eileen Atkins, John Wood, Carmen Ejogo, Keeley Hawes, Shaun Ryder, and Nicholas Woodeson. Jeremiah Chechik directs from an adaptation by Don Macpherson; Inspired by the 1961-69 ITV/Thorn-EMI television series "The Avengers". Produced by Jerry Weintraub; Executive Producer: Susan Ekins. Music Composed & Conducted by Joel McNeely; "The Avengers" Theme Composed by Laurie Johnson; Music Supervisor: Marius De Vries • Soundtrack album on Warner Sunset/Atlantic. Prod VFX Supervisor: Nick Davis • Digital DFX and CG by Cinesite [gb]. a Jerry Weintraub production for Warner Bros. Filmed around England from 9/12/97 - 2/22/98. Approved [#36085]/rated PG-13 for brief strong language.