Masterminds Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In this action comedy based on true events, David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people’s money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime.

Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash…only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. With the bandits blowing the millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most.

Cited as official plot version from relativitymedia.com

Comedy Heist

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Masterminds.

• 
  Owen Wilson

  ... Steve

  Cars 2, Wonder

• 
  Zach Galifianakis

  ... Dave Ghantt

  Lilo & Stitch, The Hangover

• 
  Kristen Wiig

  ... Kelly

  How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Despicable Me 4

• K
  Ken Marino

  ... Doug Jeffcoat

  Goosebumps, Candy Cane Lane

• 
  Kate McKinnon

  Barbie, Rough Night

• 
  Leslie Jones

  A Sloth Story, The Sloth Lane

• M
  Mary Elizabeth Ellis

  ... Michelle

  Red One, Licorice Pizza

• D
  Devin Ratray

  Nebraska, The Lennon Report

• R
  Ross Kimball

Crew Behind the Film

The Masterminds behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jared Hess last directed Thelma The Unicorn and Don Verdean. The film's writer Hubbel Palmer last wrote Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life and Superbago.

Director

Jared Hess

Screenwriters

Hubbel Palmer
Chris Bowman

Producers

John Goldwyn
Lorne Michaels

Production Details

What we know about the Masterminds movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on an original screenplay by Emily Spivey
• Based on a Charlotte Observer newspaper article written by Jeff Diamant.
• Jim Carrey plays Dave Ghantt, a military veteran and night guard at the armored car company Loomis Fargo, who serves as the ringleader of the band of thieves.

Production Updates for Masterminds

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Masterminds movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Producers are eyeing an April start date in North Carolina. Relativity Media is in negotiations to acquire the pic.

Oct 2012

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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