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Son of the Mask

2005·Movie
1h 34min·PG
19
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb2.3Metacritic202.2Rotten Tomatoes6%16%
IMDb2.3Metacritic202.2Rotten Tomatoes6%16%

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Fantasy and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting4
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

The next generation of mischief.

Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.
Slapstick ComedyAbsurdist HumorFamily ChaosFantasy ElementsVisual Effects SpectacleOver-the-TopCringe ComedyCartoon LogicZany Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Toby Pease, Lawrence Guterman, James E. Price
Written by:
Lance Khazei, Lance Khazei
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Toby Emmerich, Jennifer Cornwell
Composed by:
Jon Taylor, Mary Jo Lang, John Roesch

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Questions about Son of the Mask

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Where can I stream Son of the Mask legally?

HBO MaxPlexHowdy

Son of the Mask is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Son of the Mask worth watching?

19
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 19/100 (IMDb 2.3, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Son of the Mask rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Son of the Mask?

1 h 34 min

Son of the Mask runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Son of the Mask based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Son of the Mask?

Critics13
Audiences20

Yes. Critics average 13 and audiences 20 out of 100, so both groups see Son of the Mask much the same way.

Was Son of the Mask a box office hit?

Budget$84 million
Box office$60 million

No. It cost about $84 million to make and earned $60 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.

What language is Son of the Mask in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Son of the Mask?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Son of the Mask in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Son of the Mask use?

Groin AttackJerkassIn Name OnlyContrasting Sequel AntagonistLook Behind YouEvil PlanX-Ray SparksQuestionable ConsentGave Up Too SoonLiving ApartBloodless CarnageLawyer-Friendly Cameoand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Son of the Mask, including Groin Attack, Jerkass, In Name Only.