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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Masterminds (2016) as a action theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The action and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 35m · ★ 5.8

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  1. 96match

    1.2 Guns (2013)

    6.5 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, 2 Guns (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

    6.5 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Peacock Premium
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
    • AMC+
    • YouTube TV
    • Peacock Premium Plus
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  3. 92match

    3.Mad Money (2008)

    6.5 · Comedy · Action · Crime · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, Mad Money (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.The Pickup (2025)

    6.4 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, The Pickup (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    5.Baby Driver (2017)

    7.4 · Action · Crime · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, Baby Driver (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    6.Heat (1995)

    7.9 · Crime · Drama · Action · 2h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, Heat (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Hulu
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

    7.3 · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Hulu
    • AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    8.The General (1926)

    7.9 · Action · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 19m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, The General (1926) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • Criterion Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • FlixFling
    + Save for later
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    9.Takers (2010)

    6.2 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, Takers (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.Bandits (2001)

    6.3 · Comedy · Crime · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If Masterminds clicked for you, Bandits (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Masterminds?
Try 2 Guns, Beverly Hills Cop II, Mad Money—each shares DNA with Masterminds while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Masterminds?
Masterminds (2016) is best described as Action, Comedy, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Masterminds worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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