The Mask

"From zero to hero."

Jul 29 1994 PG-13 1h 41m
Action, Comedy, Crime

When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local nightclub singer Tina Carlyle. Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell, whose goons get blamed for the heist.

Plot

Timid bank clerk, Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey). Unfortunately, he's too gentle, and is unable to handle confrontations. After one of the worst days, he finds a mask which depicts Loki, the Norse god of mischief. When he puts it on, he becomes his inner, self: a cartoon wild man. After Ipkiss's alter ego indirectly kills the friend of small time crime boss, Dorian Tyrel (Peter Greene),he wants the green-faced goon destroyed.

Written by

Michael Fallon, Mark Verheiden, Mike Werb

Directed by

Chuck Russell

Cast

Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Line Cinema, Dark Horse Entertainment

Languages

English, svenska

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 22 nominations total

Trailers
The Mask- Trailer (HD)
Behind the Scenes
Watching The Mask But Without VFX
"The Mask" - Making Of and interesting facts about the movie of 1994! Filming!
Making of the Mask - 1994
Scores
# of Votes
442,240
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
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