Masterminds Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 3, 2017

Masterminds

Release Date: Friday, September 30, 2016 Theaters

Director: Jared Hess

Starring: Owen Wilson • Zach Galifianakis • Kristen Wiig • Ken Marino • Kate McKinnon

PG-13 Comedy N/A

3.79 / 5.0

46% WILL SEE 54% WON'T SEE

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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.

Comedy Heist

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Who stars in Masterminds – Cast List

Owen Wilson
... Steve

Charlie the Wonderdog, Focker In-Law
Zach Galifianakis
... Dave Ghantt

Lilo & Stitch, The Hangover
Kristen Wiig
... Kelly

Masters of the Universe, Cut Off
K
Ken Marino
... Doug Jeffcoat

For Worse, Candy Cane Lane
Kate McKinnon
Barbie, The Roses
Leslie Jones
Sing, A Sloth Story
M
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
... Michelle

Red One, The Last Time You Had Fun
D
Devin Ratray
Nebraska, Blue Ruin
R
Ross Kimball

Who is making Masterminds – Crew List

A look at Masterminds behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jared Hess last helmed A Minecraft Movie and Thelma The Unicorn. The film's writer Hubbel Palmer last penned Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life and Superbago.

Director: Jared Hess
Screenwriters: Hubbel Palmer
Chris Bowman
Producers: John Goldwyn
Lorne Michaels

Studios: Relativity Studios
Production Company: Relativity Studios

Production – What we know about the Masterminds

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for crude and sexual humor, some language and violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Hillybilly Heist, Loomis Fargo , Untitled Armored Car Project
Language: English