7.2
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79
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 73).
Mask
1985·Movie
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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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They told 16 year old Rocky Dennis he could never be like everyone else. So he was determined to be better.
A significantly deformed but highly intelligent teenage boy and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.
Inspiring True StoryHeartfelt DramaUnique Family BondAcceptance & ResilienceComing-of-AgeMother-Son Relationship1980s FilmEmotional JourneyAgainst All Odds
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Mask okay for kids?
PG-13
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Mask plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching Mask?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
Was Mask a box office hit?
Budget$8 million
Box office$48 million
Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $48 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.
What tropes does Mask use?
Beast and BeautyOnly Known by Their NicknameBerserk ButtonHeroic BSoDSo Proud of YouForegone ConclusionMama BearDramatic IronyThe SpeechlessDowner EndingHooker with a Heart of GoldDeadpan Snarkerand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Beast and Beauty, Only Known by Their Nickname, and Berserk Button.