The Mastermind

The Mastermind

5.8IMDb Score
Released:2025-10-16
Duration:110 min
Director:Kelly Reichardt
Actors:Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann
Production:filmscience, MUBI

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.

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