The Man in the Iron Mask (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1939, The Man in the Iron Mask is an adventure, romance and history film directed by James Whale, running about 112 minutes. “Free Him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tyrannical King Louis XIV learns that he has an identical twin brother, Philippe, who was raised from birth by his late father's trusted friend D'Artagnan and his faithful musketeers, Porthos, Athos and Aramis. After Philippe falls for the king's betrothed, Spanish Princess Maria Theresa, Louis imprisons him, forcing his brother to don an iron mask that will slowly suffocate him -- and it's up to D'Artagnan to rescue him.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Iron Mask stars Louis Hayward as King Louis XIV / Philippe of Gascony, Joan Bennett as Princess Maria Theresa, Warren William as D'Artagnan and Joseph Schildkraut as Fouquet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Man in the Iron Mask has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. 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 (1939)?
- In US, The Man in the Iron Mask is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man in the Iron Mask?
- The Man in the Iron Mask stars Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William, Joseph Schildkraut and Alan Hale.
- When was The Man in the Iron Mask released?
- The Man in the Iron Mask was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.