
The Mastermind immerses the viewer in a small microcosm that reflects the sociopolitical signs of the 1970s in the United States, marked by deep inequalities and major hypocrisies. Inspired by the true story of the 1972 Worcester Art Museum robbery—committed in broad daylight by four teenagers during a school project—director Kelly Reichardt pays homage to the heist film, film noir, and references such as Anthony Mann and Jean-Pierre Melville. Josh O’Connor leads a notable cast in the role of an antihero as charming as he is memorable.
Technical details
- Director and Screenwriter: Kelly Reichardt
- Country: USA
- Year: 2025
- Duration: 110’
- Cast: Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann, Eli Gelb, Hope Davis, Bill Camp, Sterling Thompson
Original version in English and French with Spanish subtitles. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.