The Mastermind Movie (2025): Where to watch and stream online

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You can stream The Mastermind on: Mubi and Amazon Store

The Mastermind

2025, Movie, 1h 50min

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

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Josh O’Connor is world’s worst art thief in Kelly Reichardt’s unlikely heist movie.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ryan Lattanzio

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Shot on film with the grainy warmth that evokes a sleepy 1970 New England municipality as much as it does actual movies from the ‘70s, “The Mastermind” is Reichardt’s version of a heist movie...

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Iana Murray

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...is striking in its simplicity, sitting with its doomed protagonist as the sheer enormity of his actions catches up to him.

Read full review at The Playlist

Critic Luke Hicks

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...wiggles its way into your psyche, takes root, and leaves you wanting more of something you know you won’t be getting more of anytime soon, which makes the film even more of a treasure.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Hannah Strong

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A heist movie where the heist is the least-interesting part.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Helen O’Hara

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The period detail is beautifully done, and the autumn colours mesh perfectly with the ’70s style to create a sense of nostalgia, but there’s something melancholy about this even when it’s at its most playful.

Read full review at Empire

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In a quiet Massachusetts suburb during the tumultuous 1970s, JB Mooney is an unemployed carpenter searching for a thrill. He decides to dip his toes into the world of art theft, meticulously planning his first heist with high hopes and grand aspirations. However, as the heist unfolds, chaos ensues, leading to unexpected consequences that threaten to unravel his life. The film dives deep into the psychological struggles of a man caught between ambition and reality, exploring themes of family and personal turmoil amid changing social dynamics. As Mooney grapples with his choices, viewers are drawn into an engaging drama that highlights both desperation and ambition in an era of uncertainty.

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You can stream The Mastermind on: Mubi Amazon Store