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The Mastermind

The Mastermind

It’s not stealing if you don’t get caught.

20255.81h 50m

Overview

In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B. Mooney sets out on his first heist. With the museum cased and accomplices recruited, he has an airtight plan. Or so he thinks.

Directed by Kelly Reichardt
Written by Kelly Reichardt
Produced by Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani
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Top Cast

Josh O'Connor

Josh O'Connor

James Blaine Mooney

Alana Haim

Alana Haim

Terri Mooney

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Sarah Mooney

John Magaro

John Magaro

Fred

Gaby Hoffmann

Gaby Hoffmann

Maude

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Jasper Thompson

Tommy Mooney

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Sterling Thompson

Carl Mooney

Eli Gelb

Eli Gelb

Guy Hickey

Cole Doman

Cole Doman

Larry Duffy

J

Javion Allen

Ronnie Gibson

Themes & Keywords

vietnam war1970smassachusettsfatherheiston the runnew englandwoman directorart heist

About The Mastermind

The Mastermind is a crime, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of vietnam war, 1970s, massachusetts, father, heist, on the run. Directed by Kelly Reichardt, it stars Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis. In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B. Mooney sets out on his first heist. With the museum cased and accomplices recruited, he has an airtight plan. Or so he thinks.

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