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Film • 2025 • Crime

The Mastermind

The Mastermind

In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.

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Cast & Crew

Kelly ReichardtDirector & Screenplay
Josh O'ConnorJames Blaine "JB" Mooney
Alana HaimTerri Mooney
Hope DavisSarah Mooney
John MagaroFred
Gaby HoffmannMaude
Bill CampJudge William Mooney
Amanda Plummer
Eli GelbGuy Hickey
Cole DomanLarry Duffy
Javion AllenRonnie Gibson
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Details

Status	Released
Release	October 16, 2025
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Crime
Tags	Heist

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Reviews

What to watch: Stephen King ‘It’ prequel is finally here — was it worth the wait? The Mercury News • mercurynews.com
Kelly Reichardt focuses her heist movie The Mastermind on the wonderfully uncool aftermath AV Club • avclub.com
The Mastermind review: Reichardt’s perfect slow heist BFI • bfi.org.uk
The Mastermind review: Josh O’Connor’s understated heist film leaves intriguing unanswered questions The Irish Times • irishtimes.com
In Review: ‘The Mastermind,’ ‘Blue Moon,’ ‘Good Fortune’ The Reveal • thereveal.film
Josh O’Connor Is at His Hangdog Dirtbag Best in The Mastermind Alison Willmore • vulture.com
This film is about a heist but we’re robbed of its potential Sandra Hall • smh.com.au
Review: The Mastermind - Chicago Reader Rob Silverman Ascher • chicagoreader.com
Josh O’Connor starrer The Mastermind builds to a wonder of a punchline – review The Independent • the-independent.com
‘The Mastermind’ Review: Kelly Reichardt Steals the Spirit of the ’70s With a Gorgeously Rumpled Art-house Art Heist Jessica Kiang • variety.com

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