The Mask (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1994, The Mask is a comedy, fantasy, crime and romance film directed by Chuck Russell, running about 101 minutes. “From zero to hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local nightclub singer Tina Carlyle. Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell, whose goons get blamed for the heist.
Who’s in it. The Mask stars Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask, Cameron Diaz as Tina Carlyle, Nancy Fish as Mrs. Peenman and Tim Bagley as Irv, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mask has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $351.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, TNT, TBS and tru TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mask tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mask (1994)?
- In US, The Mask is available to stream on Peacock Premium, TNT and TBS, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mask worth watching?
- The Mask holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mask?
- The Mask stars Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Nancy Fish, Tim Bagley and Peter Greene.
- When was The Mask released?
- The Mask was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.