The Man in the Iron Mask (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, The Man in the Iron Mask is an adventure, tv movie and history film directed by Mike Newell, running about 100 minutes. “The Classic Adventure of Heroism, Betrayal and Triumph.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public, and Philippe's rescue by the aging Musketeers, led by D'Artagnan.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Iron Mask stars Richard Chamberlain as Louis XIV / Philippe, Jenny Agutter as Louise de La Vallière, Patrick McGoohan as Fouchet and Louis Jourdan as D'Artagnan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Man in the Iron Mask has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in the Iron Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Iron Mask tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Iron Mask (1977)?
- In US, The Man in the Iron Mask is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man in the Iron Mask worth watching?
- The Man in the Iron Mask holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man in the Iron Mask?
- The Man in the Iron Mask stars Richard Chamberlain, Jenny Agutter, Patrick McGoohan, Louis Jourdan and Ian Holm.
- When was The Man in the Iron Mask released?
- The Man in the Iron Mask was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.