Masterminds (2016)
A broad, absurdist comedy follows a true crime as Southern night guards pull off a massive bank heist.
A night guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history.
How intense is Masterminds?
Masterminds has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Masterminds feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicpulpycampycrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyFull attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Masterminds
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Masterminds for you?
Is Masterminds scary?
No. Masterminds is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Masterminds gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Masterminds sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Masterminds OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Masterminds?
Masterminds runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Masterminds?
Masterminds is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Masterminds have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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