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The Man in the Iron Mask

1998·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

For the honor of a king. And the destiny of a country. All for one.

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man in the Iron Mask legally?

The Man in the Iron Mask is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and 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 The Man in the Iron Mask worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man in the Iron Mask rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Man in the Iron Mask?

2 h 12 min

The Man in the Iron Mask runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man in the Iron Mask?

Critics41
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Man in the Iron Mask higher (62) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Man in the Iron Mask a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$183 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $183 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is The Man in the Iron Mask in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Man in the Iron Mask?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man in the Iron Mask in 110 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man in the Iron Mask use?

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TV Tropes lists 112 storytelling tropes for The Man in the Iron Mask, including Punch-Clock Villain, Parental Substitute, The Sociopath.