“The Mastermind<\/a>,” a star-studded crime drama\u00a0filmed entirely in Cincinnati<\/a>\u00a0in 2024, will finally hit the big screen this week.<\/p>\n The movie was invited to the prestigious international\u00a0Cannes Film Festival<\/a> in May, and was\u00a0among the 22 feature films competing<\/a>\u00a0for the festival’s highest honor: the Palme d’Or. Although the film didn’t win, its release has been highly anticipated.<\/p>\n Here’s what to know about “The Mastermind,” including a look at the official trailer and its official release date.<\/p>\n “The Mastermind,” written and directed by Kelly Reichardt, follows an art heist that occurs “amidst the backdrop of the Vietnam War,”\u00a0Deadline reports<\/a>. The film stars Josh O’Connor, known for his roles in “The Challengers,” “Doctor Who” and “Peaky Blinders,” and “Licorice Pizza” star Alana Haim, a member of the pop-rock trio Haim.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0World of Reel<\/a>, O’Connor plays James Mooney, the person who orchestrates the art heist during the country\u2019s “burgeoning women\u2019s liberation movement.”<\/p>\n “The Mastermind” is set to release in theaters on Friday, Oct. 17.<\/p>\n “The Mastermind” will play in theaters across the United States, with some theaters already selling tickets<\/a>. Those hoping to catch the Cincinnati-filmed movie on the big screen can purchase tickets at a theatre near them.<\/p>\n A scene is filmed for the movie “The Mastermind” in downtown Cincinnati, Nov. 19, 2024.<\/p>\n The cast for the new heist thriller movie is stacked. Here’s a look at\u00a0who will be sharing the screen, according to IMDB<\/a>.<\/p>\n Josh O’Connor (James Blaine Mooney).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Sterling Thompson (Carl Mooney).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Alana Haim (Terri Mooney).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Jasper Thompson (Tommy Mooney).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Hope Davis (Sarah Mooney).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Cole Doman (Larry Duffy).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Amy Roth, Neil Kopp, John Magaro, Josh O’Connor, Kelly Reichardt, Alana Haim, Anish Savjani, Christopher Blauvelt and a guest attend the “The Mastermind” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2025 in Cannes, France.<\/p>\nWhat is ‘The Mastermind’ about?<\/h2>\n
Watch the official ‘The Mastermind’ trailer<\/h2>\n
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Where to watch ‘The Mastermind’ in Greater Cincinnati<\/h2>\n
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Who makes up ‘The Mastermind’ cast?<\/h2>\n
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