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The Mastermind

Josh O’Connor is superb as a rudderless everyman out of step with his immediate environs and the country at large, in Kelly Reichardt’s funny, shaggy heist film.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Kelly Reichardt

  • With

    Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann

  • USA 2025. 110min

  • Courtesy of

    MUBI

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    12A

Access information

Audio description:
Monday 13 October 21:10
Tuesday 14 October 14:45

Descriptive subtitles:
Monday 13 October 21:10
Tuesday 14 October 14:45
Saturday 18 October 17:00
Saturday 18 October 17:15

Intro / Q&A Live captioned:
Monday 13 October 21:10

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Introduction

1970s America has witnessed a generational chasm and a society torn apart by Vietnam. But JB is oblivious to these cultural changes as he bumbles towards a major art heist. Reichardt’s (First Cow, Wendy and Lucy) smartly crafted drama offers a sensitive political critique of our times, and a quietly thoughtful examination of what we owe ourselves, as well as our familial and social tribes. With its jazzy score, period detailing and nuanced performances, it’s a cinematic joy from the get-go.

Kristy Matheson

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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