The Man in the Iron Mask

Name: The Man in the Iron Mask
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: 1998-03-12
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Gabriel Byrne, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu

1998 | 132 min | Adventure, Action, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans. If you loved Miller's Crossing, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
What might put you off: Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.