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ROMANCE . 1994 . 1h 41m . English . 7.0/10

The Mask_

"From zero to hero."

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.

Director Chuck Russell
Starring Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene
Box Office $351.6M
7.0/10
Rating
$351.6M
Box Office
1h 41m
Runtime
1994
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+1,429% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Mask poster
From zero to hero.

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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Mask earned $351.6M worldwide on a $23.0M budget — a 1,429% return on investment.
Director
The Mask was directed by Chuck Russell.
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Cast
Jim Carrey stars as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask in The Mask.
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Year context
The Mask was released 32 years ago in 1994.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$23.0M
Budget
$351.6M
Revenue
+1429%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (11,001 votes)
Popularity
14
Budget
$23,000,000
Box Office
$351,583,407
Profit
+$328,583,407
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Mask about?
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.
How long is The Mask?
The Mask has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who directed The Mask?
The Mask was directed by Chuck Russell.
Who stars in The Mask?
The cast of The Mask includes Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard Jeni.
How much did The Mask make at the box office?
The Mask earned $351,583,407 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $23,000,000.
What is the rating of The Mask?
The Mask has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 11,001 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Romance Comedy Crime Fantasy

KEYWORDS (16)

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