The Mask of Zorro

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The Mask of Zorro

PG-13

1998

2h 16m

Adventure

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After being imprisoned for 20 years, Zorro -- Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins) -- receives word that his old enemy, Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson), has returned. Don Diego escapes and returns to his old headquarters, where he trains aimless drunk Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas) to be his successor. Meanwhile, Montero -- who has secretly raised Diego's daughter, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), as his own -- hatches a plot to rob California of its gold.

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Critics Consensus

Banderas returns as an aging Zorro in this surprisingly nimble, entertaining swashbuckler.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

The Mask of Zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.

Mar 26, 2009

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

The story is not important. The clash of swords, the leaps, the tumbles -- it's all very nice. But after 136 minutes, it becomes a bit much.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Almar Haflidason

BBC.com

There are no clever ground-breaking effects, just lashings of good clean fun with desperately devilish baddies, and good guys so fantastic, so clever and witty, that they make you want to weep with pleasure.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 10, 2001

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

“The Mask of Zorro” is easily the best action adventure film of the summer. It has everything you could desire, great acting, great romance and an exciting plot.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A terrifically entertaining movie, and at heart, an old-fashioned adventure.

Rated: B+

Jun 20, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Old-fashioned entertainment of the best sort.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 19, 2023

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Jens B

Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, and Catherine Zeta-Jones star, two-time Bond reviver Martin Campbell directs, a $90 million budget, James Horner composes the score, and Amblin produces – all the ingredients for a wonderful cinematic adventure! Unfortunately, "The Mask of Zorro" doesn't rise above mediocrity. The reasons are the wooden acting, the classic/old-fashioned direction, the irritating score, bland villains, and an extremely predictable story that doesn't justify the epic runtime of this adventure. When action does occur between the long stretches of boredom, it's competently done. Unfortunately, there's far too little of it. Do I regret watching "The Mask of Zorro"? No. But this first viewing will also be my last.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/25

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Tyler G

The sword fighting is fun, gags original, and acting good. But it is just sooo corny and could be 30 minutes shorter.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/10/25

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Juan P

Es una de las mejores películas de superhéroes que no es de Marvel ni DC es una película de acción drama y suspenso todo eso trabajado de una manera espectacular

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Micah K

Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas do Zorro justice!!! The two actors who played the villains did an amazing job, the music was beautiful, and so was the scenery! This movie was just done right on so many levels.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Santiago O

Exciting, emotional, this film is everything!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Martin Campbell

Director

Antonio Banderas

Alejandro Murrieta

Anthony Hopkins

Don Diego de la Vega

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Elena Montero

Stuart Wilson

Don Rafael Montero

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - The Horse Thief

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - The Duel

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - The Legend Has Returned

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - Master and Pupil

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Synopsis

After being imprisoned for 20 years, Zorro -- Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins) -- receives word that his old enemy, Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson), has returned. Don Diego escapes and returns to his old headquarters, where he trains aimless drunk Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas) to be his successor. Meanwhile, Montero -- who has secretly raised Diego's daughter, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), as his own -- hatches a plot to rob California of its gold.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: David Foster, Doug Claybourne
Screenwriter: Johnston McCulley, Randall Jahnson, John Eskow, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Columbia Tristar, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $93.8M
Runtime: 2h 16m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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