The Mask (1994)

Kernel Score: 77% · 11,063 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Romance, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Released: 1994-07-29

Runtime: 101 minutes

Is The Mask worth watching?

Depends on your taste. Jim Carrey goes full cartoon as a meek banker who puts on a magic mask. It's loud, manic and often funny, but it relies on Carrey's energy and the plot is thin.

Watch it if you

  • love Jim Carrey's manic style
  • enjoy cartoonish comedy
  • want a silly 90s fantasy

Skip it if you

  • dislike broad, loud humour
  • want a strong plot

Best for: Silly night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Mask

  • Free with ads: Tubi
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Stanley Ipkiss, an insecure banker who has lost his zest for life stumbles upon an ancient mask, that turns him into a confident suave cartoon-like character who upsets his ordinary life.

The Mask parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Mask is a PG-13 comedy-fantasy with cartoonish slapstick violence and some crude humor.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Features exaggerated cartoon-style slapstick violence tied to the magical mask's transformation.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Mask

If you liked The Mask, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — 87%: Cartoon-style slapstick with big visual jokes.
  • Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — 87%: Colourful, comic superhero action.
  • Batman (1989) — 81%: Another 90s comic-book film with a larger-than-life feel.
  • Love and Monsters (2020) — 82%: Fun creature-feature adventure.
  • Stranger Than Fiction (2006) — 81%: Quirky comedy where an ordinary man's life turns strange.

Director

Chuck Russell

Cast

  • Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
  • Peter Riegert as Mitch Kellaway
  • Peter Greene as Dorian Tyrrell
  • Amy Yasbeck as Peggy Brandt
  • Richard Jeni as Charlie Schumaker
  • Orestes Matacena as Niko
  • Tim Bagley as Irv
  • Nancy Fish as Mrs. Peenman
  • Johnny Williams as Burt
  • Reg E. Cathey as Freeze

The Mask FAQ

Is The Mask worth watching?

Depends on your taste. Jim Carrey goes full cartoon as a meek banker who puts on a magic mask. It's loud, manic and often funny, but it relies on Carrey's energy and the plot is thin.

Where can I watch The Mask?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Mask OK for kids?

The Mask is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Mask is a PG-13 comedy-fantasy with cartoonish slapstick violence and some crude humor.

What movies are like The Mask?

If you liked The Mask, try Kung Fu Hustle, Thor: Ragnarok, Batman and Love and Monsters.