The Mastermind (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Kelly Reichardt |
| Written by | Kelly Reichardt |
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| Cinematography | Christopher Blauvelt |
| Edited by | Kelly Reichardt |
| Music by | Rob Mazurek |
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| Distributed by | Mubi |
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Running time | 110 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
The Mastermind is a 2025 heist film written and directed by Kelly Reichardt, starring Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann, and Bill Camp. The plot follows a suburban family man living a double life as an art thief in the 1970s.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2025, where it was nominated for the Palme d'Or. It is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025.
Cast
[edit]- Josh O'Connor as James Blaine Mooney
- Alana Haim as Terri Mooney
- Sterling Thompson as Carl Mooney
- Jasper Thompson as Tommy Mooney
- Hope Davis as Sarah Mooney
- Bill Camp as Bill Mooney
- John Magaro as Fred
- Gaby Hoffmann as Maude
- Eli Gelb as Guy Hickey
- Cole Doman as Larry Duffy
- Javion Allen as Ronnie Gibson
- Matthew Maher as Jerry
- Rhenzy Feliz
- D.J. Stroud as Edward Farber
- Amanda Plummer
Production
[edit]In September 2024, it was reported that Kelly Reichardt would write and direct the art heist film The Mastermind. Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani, and Vincent Savino would produce for Filmscience, with Mubi financing the film and distributing in North America. Josh O'Connor would star in the film.[3] In October 2024, Alana Haim and John Magaro joined the cast.[4][5] On November 13, 2024, it was reported that production had begun, with Hope Davis, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, Amanda Plummer, Eli Gelb, Cole Doman, Javion Allen, Matthew Maher, and Rhenzy Feliz having joined the cast.[6]
Release
[edit]In April 2025, The Mastermind was announced to be competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on May 23, 2025.[7][8] The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on October 17, 2025.[9]
Reception
[edit]Tim Grierson of ScreenDaily considered that the protagonist's story "connects to something larger about an America losing its way".[2]
Peter Bradshaw described The Mastermind as "quietly gripping" in his 4 out of 5 stars review of the film in The Guardian.[10]
David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter pitched the film as "an artful exercise in genre reinvention".[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Cannes Film Festival | May 24, 2025 | Palme d'Or | Kelly Reichardt | Nominated | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "THE MASTERMIND". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Grierson, Tim (May 23, 2025). "'The Mastermind' review: Kelly Reichardt's sombre slice of 1970s Americana stars Josh O'Connor". ScreenDaily.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 20, 2024). "Josh O'Connor To Star In Kelly Reichardt's Next Film 'The Mastermind' From Mubi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 15, 2024). "Alana Haim Lands Back-to-Back Movies: 'The Mastermind' with Josh O'Connor, 'The Drama' With Zendaya (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 24, 2024). "John Magaro Joins Josh O'Connor & Alana Haim In Kelly Reichardt's Art Heist Pic 'The Mastermind'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 13, 2024). "Hope Davis, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann & Rhenzy Feliz Among Final Additions To Kelly Reichardt's MUBI Art Heist Film 'The Mastermind'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise (April 10, 2025). "Cannes Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 78th Festival de Cannes". 2025 Cannes Film Festival. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Theatrical Release Changes for the Week Ending June 22, 2025". The Numbers. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (May 23, 2025). "The Mastermind review – Josh O'Connor is world's worst art thief in Kelly Reichardt's unlikely heist movie". The Guardian. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Rooney, David (May 23, 2025). "'The Mastermind' Review: Josh O'Connor Lands on Kelly Reichardt's Precise Wavelength in an Understated, Funny-Sad Heist Movie Like No Other". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2025". Festival de Cannes. April 10, 2025. Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.