Best Movies like The Mask (1994)

Liar Liar centers on an ordinary protagonist whose life is upended by a supernatural force—in this case, a magical inability to lie—resulting in comedic chaos and social challenges, much like Stanley Ipkiss grappling with the transformative powers of the magical mask.

Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours. Liar Liar is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 1997 with an average rating of 6.7 by 6,311 people. The movie made an estimated total of $302,710,615 in the box office.

Beetlejuice features a mix of supernatural fantasy and riotous comedy, blending surreal and cartoonish visual gags similar to the outlandish antics made possible by the mask in The Mask, as both stories explore characters who gain access to otherworldly forces disrupting their worlds.

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home. Beetlejuice is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 32m runtime, released in 1988 with an average rating of 7.4 by 8,558 people. The movie made an estimated total of $84,554,197 in the box office.

Bruce Almighty follows an everyday man who is granted extraordinary powers by a supernatural source and must navigate the comedic and romantic consequences, mirroring how Stanley Ipkiss’s life is transformed in The Mask through fantastical abilities and unexpected responsibilities.

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers. Bruce Almighty is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2003 with an average rating of 6.7 by 11,604 people. The movie made an estimated total of $484,592,874 in the box office.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch combines slapstick comedy with outrageous, cartoon-inspired special effects and a setting beset by mayhem. The film’s playful visual style and chaotic energy parallel the exuberant reality-altering antics brought on by the magical mask.

Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy! Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 46m runtime, released in 1990 with an average rating of 6.5 by 2,949 people. The movie made an estimated total of $41,482,207 in the box office.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit weaves together live-action and cartoon worlds, using exaggerated physical comedy and a crime-driven plot. This blend of zany, cartoon-like reality with elements of crime aligns closely with the fusion of genres present in The Mask.

Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 1988 with an average rating of 7.5 by 6,266 people. The movie made an estimated total of $329,800,000 in the box office.

Jumanji revolves around a magical force infiltrating everyday life and creating wild, unpredictable situations, echoing the premise of The Mask where a mystical artifact transforms a mundane existence into one filled with fantasy, comedy, and unexpected romance.

When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures. Jumanji is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 1995 with an average rating of 7.2 by 11,436 people. The movie made an estimated total of $262,821,940 in the box office.

Shazam! follows a regular person who gains supernatural powers through a magical artifact, transforming into a radically different persona. This dual-identity journey, seasoned with comedic and fantastical moments, parallels Stanley Ipkiss's transformation in The Mask.

A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word. Shazam! is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 12m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 7.0 by 10,330 people. The movie made an estimated total of $367,799,011 in the box office.

Big features a regular individual magically transformed into a new version of himself, experiencing a new life and romance through supernatural means, sharing with The Mask the themes of wish fulfillment and the comedic consequences of extraordinary change.

When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight. But he is still the same 13-year-old boy inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown-ups including getting a job and having his first romantic encounter with a woman. Big is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 1988 with an average rating of 7.2 by 4,104 people. The movie made an estimated total of $151,927,281 in the box office.

Click involves a man obtaining a magical object that alters his life’s course, bringing both comedic situations and deeper personal consequences. This storyline reflects the structure and tone of The Mask, where mystical artifacts lead to wild adventures and life lessons.

A married workaholic, Michael Newman doesn't have time for his wife and children, not if he's to impress his ungrateful boss and earn a well-deserved promotion. So when he meets Morty, a loopy sales clerk, he gets the answer to his prayers: a magical remote that allows him to bypass life's little distractions with increasingly hysterical results. Click is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 6.3 by 7,655 people. The movie made an estimated total of $240,685,326 in the box office.

Me, Myself & Irene presents a protagonist leading a double life when his suppressed alter ego emerges, resulting in absurd comedy and social challenges. The exploration of contrasting identities draws a direct parallel to Stanley’s transformation under the influence of the mask.

Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more friendly and laid back. Both of these personalities fall in love with the same woman named Irene after Charlie loses his medication. Me, Myself & Irene is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 57m runtime, released in 2000 with an average rating of 6.6 by 4,321 people. The movie made an estimated total of $149,270,999 in the box office.

Bedazzled involves a magical deal that gives the main character a chance to change his life in humorous and unpredictable ways, much like The Mask’s premise of an ordinary man granted supernatural abilities leading to romance, comic misadventures, and unexpected trouble.

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies. Bedazzled is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2000 with an average rating of 6.1 by 2,153 people. The movie made an estimated total of $90,383,208 in the box office.

The Mask of Zorro shares The Mask’s name and features a masked alter ego who seeks justice, blending romance and action. Both stories center on protagonists whose lives dramatically shift due to assuming a mysterious new identity enabled by a special artifact or persona.

It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter. The Mask of Zorro is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 18m runtime, released in 1998 with an average rating of 6.6 by 4,392 people. The movie made an estimated total of $250,288,523 in the box office.

The Nutty Professor explores themes of duality and transformation, with the protagonist using science (rather than magic) to unleash an uninhibited version of himself. This comedic take on living a double life invites comparison with the metamorphosis driven by the magical mask.

When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan. The Nutty Professor is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 1996 with an average rating of 5.6 by 3,158 people. The movie made an estimated total of $128,769,345 in the box office.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty tells of a timid man longing for adventure and romance, embarking on a transformative journey beyond his routine, much like Stanley Ipkiss’s unpredictable evolution due to the magical mask, blending fantasy with a character-driven story.

A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 54m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 7.2 by 8,386 people. The movie made an estimated total of $188,133,322 in the box office.

The Tuxedo revolves around an ordinary individual who gains remarkable abilities through a technologically advanced piece of clothing. This setup, where a seemingly regular person becomes extraordinary through an external object, closely reflects the premise of The Mask.

Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin : Never touch Devlin's prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive accident, Jimmy puts on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Paired with a partner as inexperienced as he is, Jimmy becomes an unwitting secret agent. The Tuxedo is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 39m runtime, released in 2002 with an average rating of 5.7 by 2,207 people. The movie made an estimated total of $104,400,000 in the box office.

The Amazing Spider-Man features an unassuming protagonist whose life is altered by gaining extraordinary powers, leading to conflicts with villains and complicated romantic connections. Both stories deal with responsibility, transformation, and mixing everyday struggles with the fantastic.

A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man. The Amazing Spider-Man is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 16m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 6.7 by 18,799 people. The movie made an estimated total of $758,725,893 in the box office.

Death Becomes Her weaves supernatural elements and dark comedy with characters who undergo magical transformations, resulting in unexpected, often chaotic consequences. The theme of fantastical change closely aligns with the premise of The Mask and its blend of fantasy and irreverent humor.

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot. Death Becomes Her is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 1992 with an average rating of 6.8 by 3,013 people. The movie made an estimated total of $149,000,000 in the box office.

The Incredible Hulk centers on a character who involuntarily transforms into a powerful, uncontrollable alter ego, mirroring the dynamic in The Mask where the protagonist’s hidden desires and wild side are unleashed through a supernatural force and drive the film’s narrative.

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe. The Incredible Hulk is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 54m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.3 by 12,906 people. The movie made an estimated total of $264,770,996 in the box office.

Son of the Mask is a direct continuation of the original film’s concept, exploring the chaos and comedic situations that ensue when the magical mask falls into new hands, extending the original blend of fantasy, crime elements, and slapstick humor.

Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be. Son of the Mask is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 4.2 by 1,983 people. The movie made an estimated total of $59,918,422 in the box office.

The Green Hornet features a protagonist who adopts a masked vigilante identity to fight crime, blending action, comedy, and a double-life scenario. The juxtaposition of ordinary and extraordinary personas offers a conceptual link to the transformative power of the mask.

Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky. The Green Hornet is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 59m runtime, released in 2011 with an average rating of 5.6 by 3,528 people. The movie made an estimated total of $227,817,248 in the box office.

The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey—who played Stanley Ipkiss—bringing an energetic, larger-than-life comedic performance. The film’s offbeat humor and character-centric mayhem create a tone reminiscent of The Mask’s comedic style and unpredictable narrative developments.

When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour. The Cable Guy is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 36m runtime, released in 1996 with an average rating of 6.0 by 2,722 people. The movie made an estimated total of $102,825,796 in the box office.

Mystery Men centers on unlikely heroes with unconventional abilities, combining elements of comic crime fighting and irreverent humor. The ensemble of eccentric, flawed individuals striving for greatness echoes The Mask’s theme of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances.

When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him. Mystery Men is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 1m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 5.9 by 929 people. The movie made an estimated total of $29,762,011 in the box office.

Darkman follows a protagonist transformed by a traumatic event who adopts a new identity, turning to crime-fighting amid a blend of drama, crime, and fantastic elements. Both films feature vigilante narratives with a dramatic split between ordinary and transformed selves.

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love. Darkman is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 1990 with an average rating of 6.4 by 1,547 people. The movie made an estimated total of $48,878,502 in the box office.

The Addams Family presents a world where supernatural occurrences are an everyday reality, animated by a blend of macabre comedy and fantastical characters. The playful intermingling of the mundane and the magical offers a thematic kinship to the fantastical premise of The Mask.

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life. The Addams Family is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 1991 with an average rating of 7.1 by 5,115 people. The movie made an estimated total of $191,502,426 in the box office.

Spider-Man spotlights a mild-mannered protagonist who is transformed by receiving superhuman abilities, navigating new powers, crime-fighting, and romance. The central themes of identity, secret lives, and transformative forces create strong parallels with the storyline of The Mask.

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man. Spider-Man is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 1m runtime, released in 2002 with an average rating of 7.3 by 21,027 people. The movie made an estimated total of $821,708,551 in the box office.

Ghostbusters melds supernatural phenomena with comedic banter as a group of ordinary individuals confront forces beyond their understanding. Its combination of fantastical elements intruding on everyday life mirrors the magical disruptions caused by the mask.

After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world. Ghostbusters is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 1984 with an average rating of 7.5 by 9,865 people. The movie made an estimated total of $296,640,120 in the box office.

Inspector Gadget follows a regular figure who, through technological enhancements, gains comic abilities for crime-solving. The blend of slapstick humor, gadget-driven gags, and an urban setting reflects many comic, fantasy, and crime-driven elements present in The Mask.

John Brown is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda, a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny, and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion. Inspector Gadget is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 18m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 4.5 by 1,344 people. The movie made an estimated total of $134,403,112 in the box office.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective features Jim Carrey—star of The Mask—in another role defined by zany physical comedy and infectious energy. The offbeat tone, cartoonish behavior, and crime-centric plot structure create a clear connection between the two films.

He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The Ace is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to eyeball with a man-eating shark, stakes out the Miami Dolphins and woos and wows the ladies. Whether he's undercover, under fire or underwater, he always gets his man… or beast! Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 1994 with an average rating of 6.6 by 6,477 people. The movie made an estimated total of $107,217,396 in the box office.

My Super Ex-Girlfriend explores the challenges and chaos resulting from an ordinary person getting entangled with a partner who possesses superpowers. The merger of romance, fantasy, and comedic complications unites this film thematically with the narrative structure of The Mask.

When New York architect Matt Saunders dumps his new girlfriend Jenny Johnson—a smart, sexy, and reluctant superhero known as G-Girl—she uses her powers to make his life a living hell. My Super Ex-Girlfriend is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 5.2 by 1,556 people. The movie made an estimated total of $61,108,981 in the box office.

Limitless revolves around an ordinary protagonist who taps into extraordinary abilities after encountering a mysterious substance. The premise of sudden empowerment and the resultant life upheaval draws a direct link to The Mask’s treatment of transformation and unforeseen consequences.

The life of an unsuccessful writer is transformed by a top-secret 'smart drug' that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. His enhanced abilities soon attract shadowy forces that threaten his new life. Limitless is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 46m runtime, released in 2011 with an average rating of 7.2 by 11,597 people. The movie made an estimated total of $161,900,000 in the box office.

The Love Witch tells of a protagonist wielding supernatural powers to seek romance and influence those around her, intertwining themes of magical intervention in love lives and the unpredictable impact of fantasy on reality, overlapping with the narrative framework of The Mask.

A modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her, with deadly consequences. The Love Witch is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 1m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.4 by 635 people. The movie made an estimated total of $228,894 in the box office.

The Specials navigates the offbeat lives of everyday people who assume superhero personas, blending humor with unconventional crime-fighting. The comedic take on super-powered alter egos and self-discovery echoes core aspects of the narrative structure in The Mask.

America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart. The Specials is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 22m runtime, released in 2000 with an average rating of 5.3 by 46 people. The movie made an estimated total of $13,276 in the box office.

Drop Dead Fred centers on a protagonist whose reality is upended by a manic, fantastical presence, blurring the line between real life and outrageous antics. The intrusion of a larger-than-life figure generates comedic turmoil reminiscent of the magical upheaval found in The Mask.

An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred. Drop Dead Fred is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 39m runtime, released in 1991 with an average rating of 5.8 by 411 people. The movie made an estimated total of $13,878,334 in the box office.

The Brothers Grimm reimagines the intersection of everyday life and magical folklore, with characters encountering supernatural entities. The film’s blending of crime, fantasy, and a dash of romance connects structurally to The Mask’s mix of mystical forces disrupting normal existence.

Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage. The Brothers Grimm is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 58m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 5.9 by 3,005 people. The movie made an estimated total of $105,300,000 in the box office.

The Frighteners fuses supernatural abilities with investigations into earthly crimes, much like how The Mask entwines fantasy elements with criminal adversaries. Both films explore protagonists who navigate spectacular new realities after becoming linked to powerful otherworldly forces.

Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where he lives. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent. The Frighteners is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 1996 with an average rating of 7.0 by 1,787 people. The movie made an estimated total of $29,359,216 in the box office.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory whisks characters into a world governed by its own magical logic, infusing everyday existence with surreal, transformative experiences. The whimsical introduction of fantasy into mundane life resonates with the core thematic approach of The Mask.

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 1971 with an average rating of 7.5 by 4,002 people. The movie made an estimated total of $4,000,000 in the box office.