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Black Mask

1996Movie1 h 39 minR

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes48%50%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes48%50%

Summary

Super-soldier recruit Tsui Chik is forced to escape with his comrades after the project is canceled. Months later, he's trying to have a quiet life as a librarian with his best friend, Inspector Shek Wai-Ho.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, big ideas or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Lee
Written by
Tsui Hark, Joe Ma Wai-ho, Teddy Chen
Produced by
Tsui Hark, Charles Heung
Music by
Teddy Robin

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Facts

November 7, 1996 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
November 7, 1996
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English, Spanish
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$60 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Happy Ending, Face Framed in Shadow, Mass "Oh, Crap!" +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Mask?"

Questions about Black Mask

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Mask?

It streams in 36 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Black Mask worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 48%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (48).

Was Black Mask a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$60 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $60 million worldwide, 7.5 times its budget.

Is Black Mask in English?

cnEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in cn, with some English and Spanish.

What tropes does Black Mask use?

Happy EndingFace Framed in ShadowMass "Oh, Crap!"Precision F-StrikeCop KillerWhy Am I Ticking?From Camouflage to CriminalBlood from the MouthPlaying PossumHollywood AcidSuper-SoldierDeliberately Monochromeand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Happy Ending, Face Framed in Shadow, and Mass "Oh, Crap!".