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6.4
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Critic Ryan Lattanzio
rated 7

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...

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luke62
Critic Luke Hicks
rated 9

...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
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Critic Helen O’Hara
rated 6

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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Cast & Crew

Kelly Reichardt
Director
Bill Camp
As Judge William Mooney
Hope Davis
As Sarah Mooney
John Magaro
As Fred
Gaby Hoffmann
As Maude
Josh O'Connor
As James Blaine "JB" Mooney
Matthew Maher
As Jerry

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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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The Mastermind was released in theaters on October 24, 2025.