Masterminds (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Masterminds is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Roger Christian, running about 106 minutes. “He's a teenage one-man army... and he doesn't have a hall pass!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rebellious teen uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.
Who’s in it. Masterminds stars Patrick Stewart as Rafe Bentley, Vincent Kartheiser as Oswald 'Ozzie' Paxton, Brenda Fricker as Principal Claire Maloney and Bradley Whitford as Miles Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Masterminds has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masterminds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Masterminds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Masterminds (1997)?
- In US, Masterminds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Masterminds worth watching?
- Masterminds holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Masterminds?
- Masterminds stars Patrick Stewart, Vincent Kartheiser, Brenda Fricker, Bradley Whitford and Matt Craven.
- When was Masterminds released?
- Masterminds was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.