The Mastermind

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Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up) directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in THE MASTERMIND, her latest Cannes triumph. 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. A brilliant look at the folly of man, THE MASTERMIND also features Alana Haim, Gaby Hoffmann, John Magaro, Hope Davis and Bill Camp. Rich in textured detail, this sly depiction of an era subverts long-held illusions and confronts disillusionment.

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Kelly Reichardt crafts a heist film at her own laconic pace with The Mastermind, a contemplative crime drama that glides along Josh O'Connor's effortless watchability and a sumptuously vintage aesthetic.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

I kept thinking "I know that guy. I can put a name on that guy in my life." And people who can do that might get something out of this film.

Nov 11, 2025

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Melissa Anderson

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Reichardt’s is one of the rare recent films to take place during the era known as the long 1960s in which the epoch’s mood, style, and culture are conveyed potently yet unobtrusively.

Nov 6, 2025

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Ty Burr

Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack)

So, yes, like most of Reichardt’s work, it’s a period movie that’s extremely about our current moment in time, and it tightens slowly and impressively to a damning exclamation point. Patience is required but also rewarded.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 4, 2025

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Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

“The Mastermind” is exploring the same things [Kelly] Reichardt has always been interested in – the psyche of a uniquely American person at any given moment in time, discontent with their life but unsure of what it is they want.

Nov 11, 2025

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Beandrea July

FilmWeek (LAist)

I found the character irritating and I just didn't understand his "why?"

Nov 11, 2025

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Pedro Gallego

Espinof

It's another superb exploration of the male psyche that uses the period setting to speak to a timeless attitude, with Reichardt once again proving herself to be one of the most unique and underrated voices in American cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Nov 7, 2025

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Julia M

One of the most depressing movies I’ve ever seen. Ughhhh

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/25

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Chima

This movie was like watching paint dry . It is probably an experimental piece. Whoever the director is , he really , really likes jazz music.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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Melissa

Josh OConnor is infinitely watchable and Kelly Reichardt has made some great films, but the promise of a bumbling art thief in 1970 Framingham did not live up to the reality on the screen.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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william m

More like: The Masterpiece! I really enjoyed this film. Great performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/25

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Thomas F

Slowest movie I've seen in a long time. With a thoroughly unlikable protagonist.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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Emma

Josh O’Connor is a phenomenal actor, and so cute!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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Synopsis

Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up) directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in THE MASTERMIND, her latest Cannes triumph. 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. A brilliant look at the folly of man, THE MASTERMIND also features Alana Haim, Gaby Hoffmann, John Magaro, Hope Davis and Bill Camp. Rich in textured detail, this sly depiction of an era subverts long-held illusions and confronts disillusionment.

Director: Kelly Reichardt
Producer: Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani
Screenwriter: Kelly Reichardt
Distributor: MUBI
Production Co: Film Science, UTA Independent Film Group, MUBI
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Drama, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $970.0K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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