Masques (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, Masques is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 100 minutes. “France's master of stylish and witty suspense presents his delightfully dark and hauntingly humorous game of cat and mouse” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this deadly game of cat and mouse, Roland Wolf is writing a book on the life of game show host Christian Legagneur--or is he?
Who’s in it. Masques stars Philippe Noiret as Christian Legagneur, Robin Renucci as Roland Wolf, Bernadette Lafont as La Masseuse and Monique Chaumette as Colette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Masques has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masques page.
If you liked it. Fans of Masques tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Masques (1987)?
- In US, Masques is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Masques worth watching?
- Masques holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Masques?
- Masques stars Philippe Noiret, Robin Renucci, Bernadette Lafont, Monique Chaumette and Anne Brochet.
- When was Masques released?
- Masques was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.