# The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 55% |
| Critic Score | 33% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Randall Wallace |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 132 min |

## Quick answer

The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) earns a 55% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. DiCaprio doubles as Louis XIV and the masked twin — a swashbuckling Dumas remake with star power to spare. Critics and audiences diverge (33% critic vs 68% audience). Metascore 48/100. Directed by Randall Wallace.

## Critics consensus

DiCaprio doubles as Louis XIV and the masked twin — a swashbuckling Dumas remake with star power to spare.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Gabriel Byrne, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu, Anne Parillaud, Judith Godrèche, Edward Atterton, Peter Sarsgaard, Hugh Laurie

## Common questions

**Is The Man in the Iron Mask worth watching?**
The Man in the Iron Mask holds a 55% Celluloid Score. DiCaprio doubles as Louis XIV and the masked twin — a swashbuckling Dumas remake with star power to spare.

**What is The Man in the Iron Mask about?**
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.

**Who directed The Man in the Iron Mask?**
The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) was directed by Randall Wallace.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Man in the Iron Mask?**
55% — the average of five public sources: critics 33%, audience 68%, Metascore 48/100, Letterboxd 3/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Man in the Iron Mask?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Man in the Iron Mask page for current options.

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