The Master of Disguise

PG

Released Aug 2, 2002

1 hr. 20 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

List

1%

105 Reviews

Tomatometer

36%

50,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Pistachio Disguisey (Dana Carvey), a genial waiter at his father Frabbrizio's (James Brolin) Italian restaurant, possesses an uncanny knack for mimicry. What he doesn't know is that his talent is genetic, and that he is the descendent of a long line of "Masters of Disguise," all of whom have inherited the secret family gift known as Energico. Initially, Pistachio is a klutz, but little by little, he learns to harness his inherited power, and sallies forth to utilize Energico to its fullest.

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Fandango at Home

Premiered Oct 03

Buy Now

Fandango at Home

Prime Video

Apple TV

Rent The Master of Disguise on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Critics Consensus

An ill-concieved attempt to utilize Dana Carvey's talent for mimicry, The Master of Disguise is an irritating, witless farce weighted down by sophomoric gags.

Read Critics Reviews

Wyatt W

Boy does this movie suck

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

Full Review

Moppy

It's funny, unique and wholesome. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this movie. I loved it in the past and a still love it today. If you like goofy and funny movies with a tiny bit of romance, you will love ghis movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

Full Review

Autonomous J

It's a meme to hate this movie, but it's actually super entertaining. It's not high film art, but as a 10 year old, I never laughed so hard. Dana Carvey doesn't take himself seriously and the movie is just pure fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

Full Review

Marcus P

While i do understand why critics did not enjoy this movie, i do think this was one of the cases were the movie was so bad that it ended up being extremely funny. I do think it was a bit over the top, but i loved watching this with my family and hope its not the last time i watch it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

Full Review

Mason B

Quite possibly my favorite movie of all time. Never fails to make me laugh.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

Full Review

Angelica D

Favorite movie as a child, still one of my favorite movies today as an adult.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Perry Andelin Blake

Director

Dana Carvey

Pistachio

Jennifer Esposito

Jennifer

Harold Gould

Grandfather

James Brolin

Frabbriziio

Brent Spiner

Bowman

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

27%

48%

Daddy Day Care

11%

45%

Are We There Yet?

20%

18%

Inspector Gadget

45%

44%

Big Fat Liar

23%

44%

See Spot Run

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Does The Master of Disguise Deserve Cult Status?

50 Worst Summer Movies of All Time

Gondry and Jack Black Promise to "Rewind"

View more photos

Matt Singer

ScreenCrush

In a 40-year career in horror, David Cronenberg never dreamed up an image as chilling or stomach-churning as Dana Carvey as a human turtle.

Rated: 2/10

Jan 29, 2019

Full Review

Keith Phipps

AV Club

A film about as funny as a seeping wound.

May 29, 2013

Full Review

Christy Lemire

Associated Press

Such a sad irony that Dana Carvey, who's made his name bringing celebrities to life with uncanny impersonations, should make such a lifeless movie based on characters of his own creation.

May 29, 2013

Full Review

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...fares even worse than its noxious reputation might’ve indicated.

Rated: 1/4

Oct 1, 2023

Full Review

Adam Smith

Radio Times

While some of the make-up effects are mildly diverting (Carvey disguises himself as a turtle and a cherry pie), they hardly make up for the lame screenplay, barely coherent plot and increasingly desperate mugging.

Rated: 1/5

May 2, 2014

Full Review

Total Film

If Carvey's looking for a comeback, then playing a cloying dimwit with an annoying accent isn't the place to start.

Rated: 1/5

May 29, 2013

Full Review

Read all reviews

Synopsis

Pistachio Disguisey (Dana Carvey), a genial waiter at his father Frabbrizio's (James Brolin) Italian restaurant, possesses an uncanny knack for mimicry. What he doesn't know is that his talent is genetic, and that he is the descendent of a long line of "Masters of Disguise," all of whom have inherited the secret family gift known as Energico. Initially, Pistachio is a klutz, but little by little, he learns to harness his inherited power, and sallies forth to utilize Energico to its fullest.

Director: Perry Andelin Blake
Executive Producer: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo
Screenwriter: Dana Carvey, Harris Goldberg
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Revolution Studios
Rating: PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

Most Popular at Home Now