The Man in the Iron Mask (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, The Man in the Iron Mask is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Randall Wallace, running about 132 minutes. “For the honor of a king. And the destiny of a country. All for one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Iron Mask stars Leonardo DiCaprio as King Louis XIV / Philippe, Jeremy Irons as Aramis, Gérard Depardieu as Porthos and Gabriel Byrne as D'Artagnan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Man in the Iron Mask has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $183M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Man in the Iron Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Iron Mask tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)?
- In US, The Man in the Iron Mask is available to 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 Man in the Iron Mask worth watching?
- The Man in the Iron Mask holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure 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 Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, Gérard Depardieu, Gabriel Byrne and John Malkovich.
- When was The Man in the Iron Mask released?
- The Man in the Iron Mask was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.