Paper Mask (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Paper Mask is a thriller and drama film directed by Christopher Morahan, running about 105 minutes. “Trust me. I'm a doctor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lowly hospital orderly impersonates a recently deceased doctor and goes to work in the busy ER of a small hospital where he meets and befriends a nurse who slowly figures out his secret and helps him maintain his charade.
Who’s in it. Paper Mask stars Paul McGann as Matthew Harris, Amanda Donohoe as Christine Taylor, Tom Wilkinson as Dr. Thorn and Jimmy Yuill as Alec Moran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Paper Mask has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Mask tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Mask (1990)?
- In US, Paper Mask is available to stream on 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 Paper Mask worth watching?
- Paper Mask holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paper Mask?
- Paper Mask stars Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Tom Wilkinson, Jimmy Yuill and Mark Lewis Jones.
- When was Paper Mask released?
- Paper Mask was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.