The Mask
“From zero to hero.”
Synopsis
Timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask infused with the spirit of the Norse god Loki. Donning it transforms him into an unrestrained, green-faced, cartoon-like wild man. While the mask grants him the confidence to woo a local singer, it also makes him the target of a ruthless mobster.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-30
Top Cast
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Jim Carrey
Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
Peter Riegert
Mitch Kellaway
Peter Greene
Dorian Tyrrell
Amy Yasbeck
Peggy Brandt
Richard Jeni
Charlie Schumaker
Orestes Matacena
Niko
Tim Bagley
Irv
Nancy Fish
Mrs. Peenman
Johnny Williams
Burt
Reg E. Cathey
Freeze
Jim Doughan
Doyle
Denis Forest
Sweet Eddy
Cameron Diaz
Tina Carlyle
Joseph Alfieri
Police Officer
B.J. Barie
Alley Punk #1
Catherine Berge
Cigarette Girl
Philip Boardman
Guard
Krista Buonauro
Lady Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges, XXVII Festival de Cine Fantástico
Festival / Special Debut
July 29, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$351.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.29x
+$328.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Werb
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- The Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $351.6M
- Production Studios
- Dark Horse Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Russell
Mike Werb, Michael Fallon, Mark Verheiden
Randy Edelman
John R. Leonetti, Mark Irwin
Arthur Coburn
Deborah Moore, Chuck Russell, Robert Engelman, Michael De Luca, Mike Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Russell
Director
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Arthur Coburn
Editor
Rick Barker
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Werb
Screenplay
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Robert Engelman
Producer
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Ha Nguyen
Costume Design
Jon Farhat
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mask
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What is The Mask about?
Timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask infused with the spirit of the Norse god Loki. Donning it transforms him into an unrestrained, green-faced, cartoon-like wild man. While the mask grants him the confidence to woo a local singer, it also makes him the target of a ruthless mobster.
Who directed The Mask?
The Mask was directed by Chuck Russell.
Who stars in The Mask?
The principal cast of The Mask includes Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard Jeni.
When was The Mask released and how long is it?
The Mask was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mask?
The Mask had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $351.6M at the worldwide box office (15.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Mask?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mask was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mask?
The Mask holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).