The Mastermind
“It’s not stealing if you don’t get caught.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-12
Top Cast
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Josh O'Connor
James Blaine Mooney
Alana Haim
Terri Mooney
Hope Davis
Sarah Mooney
John Magaro
Fred
Gaby Hoffmann
Maude
Jasper Thompson
Tommy Mooney
Sterling Thompson
Carl Mooney
Eli Gelb
Guy Hickey
Cole Doman
Larry Duffy
Javion Allen
Ronnie Gibson
Matthew Maher
Jerry the Driver
Rhenzy Feliz
Gordon
Bill Camp
Judge William Mooney
Carrie Lazar
Ms. Pitman
Reighan Bean
Julie
Katie Hubbard
Robin
Margot Anderson-Song
Helen
Avery Deutsch
Daisy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 56 DaysUBA International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 21, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.07x
+$144K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelly Reichardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Reichardt
- Original Score
- Rob Mazurek
- Original Title
- The Mastermind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- filmscience, MUBI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelly Reichardt
Kelly Reichardt
Rob Mazurek
Christopher Blauvelt
Kelly Reichardt
Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani, Sam Tischler, Jason Ropell
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly Reichardt
Director
Kelly Reichardt
Editor
Christopher Blauvelt
Director of Photography
Neil Kopp
Producer
Vincent Savino
Producer
Anish Savjani
Producer
Kelly Reichardt
Screenplay
Anthony Gasparro
Production Design
Amy Roth
Costume Design
Rick LeFevour Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Connolly
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Mazurek
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mastermind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mastermind about?
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.
Who directed The Mastermind?
The Mastermind was directed by Kelly Reichardt.
Who stars in The Mastermind?
The principal cast of The Mastermind includes Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann.
When was The Mastermind released and how long is it?
The Mastermind was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mastermind?
The Mastermind had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (1.07 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Mastermind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mastermind was composed by Rob Mazurek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mastermind?
The Mastermind holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).