3 Classic Jim Carrey Movies Just Landed on Free Streaming – Including The Mask!

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If you’re a lover of Jim Carrey‘s over-the-top comedy style, then April 2025 could prove to be an exceptional month for you! Starting now, three of the comedian’s top films will become accessible on streaming platforms, and here’s the fantastic news: they’ll be free to watch. Yes, that’s correct – ‘The Mask’, ‘Liar Liar’, and ‘Me, Myself & Irene’ have been added to the library, meaning you can stream them without any charges.

Kick off your Jim Carrey movie marathon by watching “The Mask” (1994), a dark comedy directed by Chuck Russell. In this film, a bank employee discovers a peculiar mask that transforms him into an out-of-control vigilante. The story is based on the comic book series of the same name and features Jim Carrey alongside Cameron Diaz, Peter Greene, and Peter Riegert. Notably, it was one of the top-earning films of the year, grossing over $351 million, and earned Jim Carrey his first Golden Globe nomination. Additionally, it was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Visual Effects category.

The movie titled “Liar Liar” advances the physical humor trend of the ’90s, with Jim Carrey starring as its protagonist. This fantasy comedy, directed by Tom Shadyac, revolves around Fletcher Reede, a lawyer whose son makes an unusual birthday wish: his father must tell no lies for an entire day. The wish comes true, transforming Fletcher’s court case into a challenging predicament. “Liar Liar” grossed over $300 million at the box office and garnered Carrey a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in the category of Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Wrapping up, “Me, Myself & Irene” by the Farrelly Brothers serves as a hilarious exposé of my character, Charlie Baileygates, in its unique brand of comedy. Following a mental collapse, my alter ego, Hank Evans, a risky and unpredictable personality, emerges from the depths of my state trooper persona. The film boasts an impressive cast including myself, Renée Zellweger, Robert Forster, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins, and Tony Cox. This movie is undoubtedly the cherry on top of your anticipated Jim Carrey comedy trilogy!

The Jim Carrey Comedy Phenomenon of the 1990s

During the 1990s, Jim Carrey burst onto the Hollywood scene like no other comedic star before him, causing a seismic shift in comedy. He was ubiquitous, and if you attempted to create a comedy without Carrey, you would face an uphill battle finding a suitable replacement capable of emulating the actor’s unique physical comedy style that allowed him to delve into off-the-wall humor. From 1994 to 1995 alone, Carrey starred in five movies – two iterations of “Ace Ventura”, “The Mask”, “Dumb and Dumber”, and “Batman Forever” – many of which remain among his most successful and acclaimed works.

Jim Carrey transformed into a true Hollywood sensation, maintaining his fame primarily in comedy but also demonstrating an impressive dramatic acting ability. His performance in “The Truman Show” (1998) was widely praised and opened doors for him to explore more serious roles such as those in “Man on the Moon” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Although he occasionally hints at retirement, Carrey remains active in comedy, most recently reprising his role as Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik in the highly successful sequel to the video game movie, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

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2025-04-07 17:02