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EnglishActionThriller

Masterplan

RELEASE DATE
16 Oct 2026
RUNTIME
1h 50m
DIRECTOR
Thomas Vincent
PRODUCTION
Amazon MGM Studios, Gaumont
6.8OVERALL / 10
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Streaming onPrime VideoData: JustWatch

Story synopsis

When a legendary thief sets his sights on the Mona Lisa, he recruits two young strangers to help him before revealing they are long-lost siblings… and oh yes, by the way, he is their father. Thrown into a chaotic reunion they never asked for, this new family must learn to work together — and try not to kill each other — if they want any chance at pulling off the heist of the century.

Official trailer

Embedded from the official YouTube channel.

CinemaVerse review

AI-assisted review generated from publicly available movie information.

Updated 24 Oct 2026

Story overview

6.8

Masterplan is a heist comedy-thriller built on a mix of family farce and a Mona Lisa job. A legendary thief recruits two young strangers, then reveals they are his long-lost children, and the new family has to cooperate without killing each other. The 110-minute runtime suggests a brisk story, though we can only judge the premise, which is playful and familiar in shape but has a fun twist on the heist crew.

Acting

7.0

Stanley Tucci is billed first as Roger, and the setup suggests he anchors the film as the thief-father. Simona Tabasco (Chiara) and Victor Belmondo (Jay) carry the sibling dynamic, which the premise makes central. The supporting cast includes Barbara Lo Gaglio as the Professor and Etienne Guillou-Kervern as a French Spook Officer, which points to a lively ensemble, but we cannot say more about individual performances.

Direction

6.6

Thomas Vincent directs a film that has to balance heist mechanics, action beats and a family-reunion comedy. The premise demands tonal control, and the compact 110-minute length is a good sign for pacing. Without more detail we can only say the ambition is clear and the result will depend on how well those tones blend.

Music

6.4

Polérik Rouvière composes the music. Heist thrillers usually depend on rhythm and momentum, and this one pairs that with a comic family story. We have no information about specific cues or songs, so we are not rating the score beyond a modest, neutral mark.

Visual effects

6.5

The film is an action-thriller built around a museum-style heist, so staging and technical polish matter. Amazon MGM Studios and Gaumont are behind it, which suggests solid production backing. Specific effects work is not described, so this score is modest and cautious.

Audience appeal

6.9

An early external rating of 7 from 149 votes is positive but a small sample, and there is no audience score or box office data yet. The hook of a thief-father, estranged siblings and the Mona Lisa should draw fans of light caper films. It is headed to Prime Video, which suits casual home viewing.

Final verdict

Worth a Prime Video watch for fans of heist comedies and family-in-chaos stories, especially those who like Stanley Tucci. Expect a light, quick caper rather than a must-see theatrical event.

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