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The Mask

1994Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic597.6Rotten Tomatoes83%68%

An eccentric, nostalgic comedy movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

From zero to hero.

Timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask infused with the spirit of the Norse god Loki. Donning it transforms him into an unrestrained, green-faced, cartoon-like wild man. While the mask grants him the confidence to woo a local singer, it also makes him the target of a ruthless mobster.

Feels like

  • Chaotic Slapstick Comedy
  • Jim Carrey's Iconic Performance
  • Visual Effects Spectacle
  • Big Band Jazz Energy
  • Surreal Cartoon Logic
  • Nostalgic 90s Blockbuster
  • Romantic Fantasy Adventure
  • High-Energy Physicality
  • Campy & Exuberant
  • Manic Id Unleashed

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Chuck Russell
Written by
Mark Verheiden, Mike Werb, Michael Fallon
Produced by
Robert Engelman
Music by
Randy Edelman

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Facts

July 29, 1994 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
July 29, 1994
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Swedish
Made in
United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$352 million
Available in
110 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

You Said You Would Let Them Go, And Starring, Screw the Rules, I Have Supernatural Powers! +9

  • You Said You Would Let Them Go
  • And Starring
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Supernatural Powers!
  • Feet-First Introduction
  • Beethoven Was an Alien Spy
  • Heart Beats out of Chest
  • Cartridges in Flight
  • The Dulcinea Effect
  • The Darkness Before Death
  • Magic Countdown
  • Single Woman Seeks Good Man
  • Villainy-Free Villain

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mask?"

Questions about The Mask

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mask?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Mask is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is The Mask worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 59).

Is there a sequel to The Mask?

  1. The Mask (1994)
  2. Son of the Mask (2005)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Son of the Mask (2005).

Is The Mask okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Mask good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Mask make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Was The Mask a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$352 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $352 million worldwide, 15.3 times its budget.