---
title: "The Mastermind"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mastermind-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1352624
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Mastermind (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mastermind-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Mastermind" is set in a Massachusetts suburb during the 1970s. The story revolves around an unemployed family man who engages in amateur art theft. This individual, referred to as J.B. Mooney, plans to execute a heist at a local museum. He has assembled a group of accomplices to assist him in the endeavor, believing he has a well-structured plan in place.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unemployed family man attempts his first art heist in a sedate Massachusetts suburb."

### Why Watch
- features a 1970s setting
- inspired by real-life events

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited to available synopsis and sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and deals with crime themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kelly Reichardt
- **Networks / Studios**: filmscience, MUBI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josh O'Connor** as *James Blaine Mooney*
- **Alana Haim** as *Terri Mooney*
- **Hope Davis** as *Sarah Mooney*
- **John Magaro** as *Fred*
- **Gaby Hoffmann** as *Maude*
- **Jasper Thompson** as *Tommy Mooney*
- **Sterling Thompson** as *Carl Mooney*
- **Eli Gelb** as *Guy Hickey*
- **Cole Doman** as *Larry Duffy*
- **Javion Allen** as *Ronnie Gibson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Mastermind released?
The film was released on 10/17/2025 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of The Mastermind?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized as drama and crime.

### Q: What is the film inspired by?
It was inspired by real-life events and classic films, including the 1972 robbery of the Worcester Art Museum.

### Q: Who is the main character in the synopsis?
The main character is J.B. Mooney, an unemployed family man and amateur art thief.

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