Behind the Mask
1999, English. Directed by Tom McLoughlin.
Dr. Bob Shushan is an overworked and absent father who runs a centre for the mentally and physically challenged. When Shushan suffers a heart attack, his life is saved by James Jones, a young patient at the center. The two men forge a friendship and help each other rekindle the father-son bond that has been missing in their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Behind the Mask is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom McLoughlinDirector
- Donald SutherlandDr. Bob Shushan
- Matthew FoxJames Jones
- Mary McDonnellMary Shushan
- Bradley WhitfordBrian Shushan
- Lorena GaleMrs. Flowers
- Ron SauvéGordon Jones
- Currie GrahamGeller
- Sheila LarkenDana
- Jennifer ClementKimberly Shushan
- Dillon MoenAvery Shusan
- Ty OlssonTruck Driver
- Deanna WilliamsHospital Clerk
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregory Goodell
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Behind the Mask: quick answers
Is Behind the Mask worth watching?
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How long is Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Behind the Mask have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Behind the Mask. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Behind the Mask parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Behind the Mask is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Behind the Mask on?
Behind the Mask is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Mask?
If you liked Behind the Mask, try The Christmas Shoes, Death of a Salesman, Sound of Christmas.
Who directed Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask (1999) was directed by Tom McLoughlin and stars Donald Sutherland, Matthew Fox, Mary McDonnell.