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MirrorMask (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

MirrorMask (2005) movie poster

MirrorMask is a 2005 animated drama directed by Dave McKean, starring Stephanie Leonidas. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $866,999 worldwide on a $4 million budget. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
55%
worldwide gross
$867K
Metascore
55
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MirrorMask (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Dave McKean
Original language
English
Budget
$4M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is MirrorMask About?

The premise of MirrorMask without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A courageous 15-year-old girl finds herself drawn into a magical realm of reflections and shadows. When a powerful charm is stolen, the light of the mystical queen begins to fade. To restore balance, the girl must embark on a perilous quest, facing dangerous creatures and uncovering hidden secrets within this extraordinary world.

MirrorMask Themes & Keywords

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  • circus
  • dream
  • fantasy world
  • dream world
  • juggling
  • drawing
  • steampunk fantasy
  • steampunk
  • journey
  • alice in wonderland
  • mythology
  • carnival
+38 more
  • tower
  • poster
  • anger
  • old woman
  • flight
  • magic
  • sphinx
  • dark fantasy
  • drawings
  • fantasy life
  • mother daughter relationship
  • allegory
  • black eyed
  • outer space
  • memory
  • false memory
  • memory loss
  • teen fantasy
  • weird
  • queen
  • creature
  • aunt niece relationship
  • forest
  • shop
  • eyeball
  • violinist
  • seashore
  • microphone
  • running
  • sketch
  • trailer
  • mime
  • tent
  • makeup
  • ticket booth
  • alternate world
  • phonograph record
  • singing
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Cast & crew

MirrorMask Cast

Stephanie Leonidas stars in MirrorMask. Directed by Dave McKean.

From the director

More from Dave McKean

More films directed by Dave McKean: Luna, Reason, n[eon] and Sonnet No. 138.

Full filmography
Ratings

MirrorMask Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave MirrorMask 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

MirrorMask Plot Summary

What happens in MirrorMask from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Helena Campbell, portrayed by Stephanie Leonidas, is a young woman caught in the confines of a life orchestrated by her parents, Joanne and Morris, played by Gina McKee and Rob Brydon respectively. Longing for freedom and adventure, her inner turmoil bubbles just below the surface, ready to erupt at any moment. This tension culminates in a passionate confrontation between Helena and her mother, resulting in a shocking incident that sends Joanne to the hospital. With her mother in critical condition, Helena finds herself staying with her grandmother, burdened by a sense of responsibility for the turmoil that has unfolded.

Full summary

The whole story of MirrorMask, scene by scene

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Box office

MirrorMask Box Office & Budget

MirrorMask grossed $866,999 worldwide on a $4 million budget, 22% of what it cost.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$867K

22% of its budget back

US & Canada
$867K
Budget
$4M
Videos

MirrorMask Trailers & Videos

The trailer of MirrorMask.

Mirrormask - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know MirrorMask?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character of MirrorMask?

Cars

Cars in MirrorMask

3 cars on screen, including the 1994 Fiat Ducato and the 1995 Scania N 113 DRB.

  • 1994 Fiat Ducato in MirrorMask 1994 Fiat Ducato Minor role
  • 1995 Scania N 113 DRB in MirrorMask 1995 Scania N 113 DRB Minor role
  • 1981 Ford Cargo in MirrorMask 1981 Ford Cargo Background role
Details

MirrorMask Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Зеркальная Маска” and “镜子面具”.

Also known as
  • Зеркальная Маска
  • 镜子面具
  • Máscara da Ilusão
  • อภินิหารหน้ากากมหัศจรรย์
  • La máscara de cristal
  • Lustrzana maska
  • Maska zrcadla
  • Μάσκα από Καθρέφτη
  • Tükörálarc
  • מסכת המראה
  • Огледалната маска
  • 미러마스크
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  • Дзеркальна маска
  • Aynalı Maske
  • Peilinaamio

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FAQ

MirrorMask FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of MirrorMask, each answered in a sentence.

How long is MirrorMask?

MirrorMask runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was MirrorMask released?

MirrorMask was released on September 30, 2005.

Who directed MirrorMask?

MirrorMask was directed by Dave McKean.

More films by Dave McKean

Who is in the cast of MirrorMask?

MirrorMask stars Stephanie Leonidas.

How much did MirrorMask make at the box office?

MirrorMask grossed $866,999 worldwide on a budget of $4 million.

How is MirrorMask rated?

MirrorMask has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does MirrorMask have a post-credit scene?

No. MirrorMask has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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