The King of Masks
1995, Chinese. Directed by Wu Tianming.
Wang Bianlian is an aging street performer known as the King of Mask for his mastery of Sichuan Change Art in a true story. His wife left him with and infant son over 30 years ago. The son died from illness at age 10. This left Wang a melancholy loner aching for a male descendent to learn his rare and dying art.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 9 June 1995
- Original title
- 变脸
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Minglun Wei
- Box office
- $1
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The King of Masks: quick answers
Is The King of Masks worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King of Masks?
The King of Masks runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The King of Masks have a post-credits scene?
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The King of Masks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The King of Masks on?
The King of Masks isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of Masks?
If you liked The King of Masks, try Buddha Mountain, Step Up: Year of the Dance, Hereafter.
Who directed The King of Masks?
The King of Masks (1995) was directed by Wu Tianming and stars Zhu Xu, Zhou Ren-Ying, Zhao Zhi-Gang.