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The Man in the Iron Mask

1998Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

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An intriguing, tense adventure movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

Historical Drama
Swashbuckling Adventure
Royal Intrigue
Brotherhood & Loyalty
Tension & Suspense
Justice & Redemption
Ensemble Cast
Costume Drama

Crew

Directed by: Randall Wallace
Written by: Alexandre Dumas, Randall Wallace
Produced by: Randall Wallace, Russell Smith, René Dupont
Music by: Nick Glennie-Smith

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Facts

March 12, 1998 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released: March 12, 1998
Runtime: 2 h 12 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: Italian
Made in: United States, United Kingdom
Budget: $35 million
Box office: $183 million
Available in: 113 countries

Tropes

Punch-Clock Villain, Parental Substitute, The Sociopath +9

Punch-Clock Villain
Parental Substitute
The Sociopath
Not Even Bothering with the Accent
Comic Trio
Improvised Weapon
It's All About Me
Swashbuckler
Artistic License – History
Living Legend
Adaptational Name Change
Weird Moon

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man in the Iron Mask?"

Questions about The Man in the Iron Mask

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Where can I stream The Man in the Iron Mask?

In the United States, The Man in the Iron Mask streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is The Man in the Iron Mask worth watching?

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is The Man in the Iron Mask okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Man in the Iron Mask?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Man in the Iron Mask good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes does The Man in the Iron Mask use?

Punch-Clock VillainParental SubstituteThe SociopathNot Even Bothering with the AccentComic TrioImprovised WeaponIt's All About MeSwashbucklerArtistic License – HistoryLiving LegendAdaptational Name ChangeWeird Moonand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including Punch-Clock Villain, Parental Substitute, and The Sociopath.