Son of the Mask (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Son of the Mask is a 2005 adventure comedy directed by Lawrence Guterman, starring Alan Cumming, Jamie Kennedy and Traylor Howard. It brings to the screen characters from The Mask Omnibus Volume 1 by John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $60 million worldwide on a $84 million budget. Critics gave it 20 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Lawrence Guterman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $84M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Son of the Mask About?
The premise of Son of the Mask without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cartoonist's life takes a chaotic turn when his infant son and dog discover a magical mask, unleashing a mischievous and unpredictable spirit. The family's peaceful existence is disrupted by a series of escalating events as they try to manage the mask's powers. Meanwhile, Loki, a powerful Norse god, seeks to retrieve the artifact, leading to a comical clash of cultures and escalating mayhem.
Son of the Mask Cast
Alan Cumming leads the cast, with Jamie Kennedy and Traylor Howard. Directed by Lawrence Guterman.
- Director Lawrence Guterman
More from Lawrence Guterman
One more film directed by Lawrence Guterman: Cats & Dogs.
Son of the Mask Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Son of the Mask 20 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.9/10.
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IMDb 2.9 /10
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Metacritic 20 Metascore
User score 2.2
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TMDB 42% User score
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Son of the Mask Plot Summary
What happens in Son of the Mask from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the esteemed halls of Norse mythology at Edge City’s local museum, Doctor Arthur Neuman (Alan Cumming) led a captivating tour, enchanting attendees with tales of Loki, the notorious trickster god. As the group ambled past a display case showcasing a replica of the infamous mask, Neuman disclosed a shocking secret: Loki had crafted this very artifact to unleash chaos upon the world. Those who wore the mask were believed to inherit Loki’s mischievous powers. Panic erupted when a seemingly ordinary individual became infuriated and transformed into Loki himself. The frightened tourists fled, leaving Neuman to confront the god in an intense debate.
Full summary
The whole story of Son of the Mask, scene by scene
Son of the Mask Box Office & Budget
Son of the Mask grossed $60 million worldwide on a $84 million budget, 71% of what it cost. $17 million came from the US and Canada and $43 million (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60M
71% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $17M
- International
- $43M
- Budget
- $84M
Son of the Mask Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Son of the Mask (2005) - Teaser Trailer (rare)
How Well Do You Know Son of the Mask?
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 Tim Avery's dog?
Cars in Son of the Mask
35 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 2004 Holden Monaro V2.
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Boyertown Merchandiser Minor role
Son of the Mask Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “The mask 2” and “Сын маски”.
- Also known as
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- The mask 2
- Сын маски
- Маска 2
- Maskens återkomst
- Son of the Mask (2005)
- Le Fils du masque
- マスク2
- 面具2
- El hijo de la Máscara
- O Filho do Máscara
- The Mask II: Son of the Mask
- 變相怪B
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- 变相怪杰2：面具之子
- Die Maske 2 - Die nächste Generation
- Le Fils du Mask
- La máscara 2 (El hijo de la máscara)
- A Maszk 2. - A Maszk fia
- A Máscara 2 - A Nova Geração
- Jagten på masken
- המסכה חוזרת
- Maska Junior
- Dziedzic maski
- O Filho do Máskara
- Син маски
- Maske 2
- 小鬼也摩登
- 마스크 2
- La Máscara 2: El hijo de la máscara
- หน้ากากเทวดา 2
- Μάσκα junior
- Синът на маската
- Mặt Nạ Xanh Nhí
- Urmașul măștii
- پسر ماسک
- ابن القناع
- Kaukės sūnus
- El fill de la Màscara
- Maska, jr.
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Son of the Mask FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Son of the Mask, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Son of the Mask?
Son of the Mask runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Son of the Mask released?
Son of the Mask was released on February 18, 2005.
Who directed Son of the Mask?
Son of the Mask was directed by Lawrence Guterman.
More films by Lawrence Guterman Who is in the cast of Son of the Mask?
Son of the Mask stars Alan Cumming, Jamie Kennedy and Traylor Howard.
How much did Son of the Mask make at the box office?
Son of the Mask grossed $60 million worldwide ($17 million domestic, $43 million international) on a budget of $84 million.
How is Son of the Mask rated?
Son of the Mask has 2.9/10 on IMDb, 20 on Metacritic and 42% on TMDB.
Does Son of the Mask have a post-credit scene?
No. Son of the Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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