IMDb 5.8 2016 HD

Masterminds

Masterminds

2016
Action Comedy Crime
95 min PG-13 USA
5.758 / 10
5.8 IMDB

A night guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jared Hess / Pete Waterman / Richard L. Fox / Scott August / Sebastian Mazzola / Steven Ritzi / Michelle Malley Campos / Carmen Soriano
Starring
Zach Galifianakis / Owen Wilson / Kristen Wiig / Kate McKinnon / Leslie Jones / Jason Sudeikis / Mary Elizabeth Ellis / Ken Marino

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

amusing chaotic talented silly diverting entertaining predictable odd fun lighthearted over-the-top energetic

Reviews

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Genevieve Bellweather
Apr 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Masterminds is a film that thrives on the sheer, unadulterated silliness of its premise and its cast. Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Kristen Wiig are clearly having a blast, and their energy is infectious. The narrative, inspired by…

S
Sebastian Croft
Apr 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A peculiar blend of ineptitude and ambition, Masterminds offers a quirky take on the heist genre. Zach Galifianakis leads a band of decidedly un-professional criminals, and his performance, along with those of Owen Wilson and Kristen Wiig, provides…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Masterminds is a joyous explosion of comedic talent, a film that understands the pleasure of watching gifted performers navigate sheer lunacy. Zach Galifianakis is perfectly cast as the well-meaning but hapless protagonist, with Owen Wilson and Kristen Wiig…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 17, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This endeavour into real-life absurdity, Masterminds, struggles to fully capitalise on its comedic premise. The talented cast, including Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig, do their best to inject life into a script that often feels one note. While…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Masterminds delivers a reliably amusing, if somewhat predictable, heist comedy. Zach Galifianakis anchors the chaos as a naive night guard drawn into an outlandish plan, ably supported by Owen Wilson and Kristen Wiig. The film thrives on its…

FAQs

Masterminds is primarily a comedy aimed at adult audiences, featuring themes and humour that might not be suitable for younger viewers. While it's not a violent film, the subject matter of a major bank heist and the adult performances suggest it's best enjoyed by those aged 15 and over. Parental guidance is recommended for younger teenagers who might be interested in watching.