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Masterminds

2016·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
IMDb5.9Metacritic475.0Rotten Tomatoes34%35%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with ShowtimeKanopy

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Masterminds fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

What would you do with $17 million?

A night guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history.
Comedy HeistBased on True EventsEnsemble CastSouthern SettingBroad HumorLighthearted CrimeEccentric CharactersSituational Antics

Crew

Directed by:
Jared Hess, Michelle Malley Campos, Richard L. Fox
Written by:
Emily Spivey, Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer
Produced by:
Danny McBride, Lorne Michaels, Jody Hill
Composed by:
Jason Charbonneau, Randall Poster, Joe Cappelletti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Masterminds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Masterminds legally?

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with ShowtimeKanopy

Masterminds is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Masterminds worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Masterminds rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Masterminds?

1 h 35 min

Masterminds runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Masterminds?

Critics41
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 41 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see Masterminds much the same way.

Was Masterminds a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$29 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Masterminds in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Masterminds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Masterminds in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Masterminds use?

Bank RobberyThe CaperStupid CrooksFlowers of RomanceToxic Friend InfluenceReplacement GoldfishNice GuyNouveau RicheConspicuous Consumption

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Masterminds, including Bank Robbery, The Caper, Stupid Crooks.