Masterplan arrived on Prime Video on October 16, 2026, bringing a European art heist comedy led by Stanley Tucci to more than 240 countries and territories. The film mixes family drama with a plan to steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in Paris, and it has already climbed Prime Video’s global charts even as critics remain divided on its quality. Before you press play, here is a clear breakdown of the story, the cast, the streaming details, and what reviewers are saying.
What Is Masterplan About
The film follows Roger Cavendish, a legendary English thief who sets his sights on the Mona Lisa. To pull off the job, he recruits two young criminals: Chiara, an Italian cybercrime expert, and Jay, a French explosives specialist. The twist is that Chiara and Jay are long-lost siblings, and Roger is their biological father. The trio must learn to work together, manage old family tension, and avoid killing each other long enough to attempt the heist of the century.
The story is set across France and Italy, with key sequences tied to the Louvre museum in Paris. The film is a heist comedy with action and family friction, and it was shot in English with a French-Italian production team.
Who Is in the Cast
Stanley Tucci leads as Roger, the master thief behind the plan. Tucci is an Academy Award nominee known for The Devil Wears Prada, The Hunger Games, and Conclave.
Simona Tabasco plays Chiara, the Italian hacker. Tabasco broke out with The White Lotus season 2 and has become a familiar face in international productions.
Victor Belmondo plays Jay, the French explosives expert. Belmondo is the grandson of French New Wave icon Jean-Paul Belmondo and has appeared in Bastion 36.
Supporting cast members include Mark Ivanir as Bruno, Philippe Uchan as Bartoli, Bruno Bilotta, Barbara Lo Gaglio, and Etienne Guillou-Kervern.
When and Where to Watch Masterplan
Masterplan is streaming exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The film became available on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Viewers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and across Europe can watch the film on Prime Video with a subscription. Prime Video typically refreshes its catalogue at 00:00 GMT on release day, which places the film at these local times:
- USA and Canada (Eastern Time): Thursday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
- USA and Canada (Pacific Time): Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
- United Kingdom, Portugal, Ghana (GMT): Friday, October 16 at 12:00 a.m. GMT
- Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland (Central Europe): Friday, October 16 at 2:00 a.m. CEST
- India (IST): Friday, October 16 at 5:30 a.m. IST
- Japan and South Korea (JST/KST): Friday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m. JST/KST
- Australia (AEST): Friday, October 16 at 11:00 a.m. AEST
Prime Video has not published a separate regional delay for any major market. The film is listed as a global Prime Video original, and viewers outside these regions can check their local Prime Video catalogue for availability.
What Critics Are Saying
Reviews for Masterplan have been mixed to negative. ScreenRant called it “a glossy but hollow project” and said the comedy rarely lands:
“Masterplan feels like a glossy but hollow project that definitely cost a fair amount of money, but which will be swallowed up entirely by the annals of history when it comes time to look back at 2026.”
The Guardian described the film as a “smooth-brained heist caper” and said Tucci is wasted in the lead role. Variety India wrote that the film is “mildly enjoyable in the moment but eventually forgettable,” adding that Tucci is its only real highlight. K24 said Tucci “fails to shine in a weak heist film” and noted that the jokes often land with a thud.
Not every review was harsh. Rissi Writes said the film is “mostly a good time” and praised the scenery and the messy family bond between the three leads. A Letterboxd review gave it two stars and called it “formulaic, derivative, and predictable,” but admitted the action is exciting enough.
How Masterplan Performed on Prime Video
Two days after release, Masterplan reached the No. 2 spot on Prime Video’s worldwide movie chart, according to FlixPatrol data cited by CBR. The film hit No. 1 in 18 countries, including Turkey, Sweden, and New Zealand, and debuted at No. 8 in the United States.
Audience scores reflect the mixed critical response. IMDb shows a rating of 5.3/10, while TMDB lists 6.7/10 based on early votes. Rotten Tomatoes did not have enough reviews for a critical consensus at the time of release, with only a handful of critic entries available.
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Runtime, Director, and Production Details
Masterplan runs about 1 hour and 49 minutes, according to Prime Video’s official listing. Some outlets list 107 minutes or 110 minutes, but the platform’s own page and multiple international listings settle on the 1-hour-49-minute figure.
Thomas Vincent directed the film. Vincent is known for his work on the TV series Reacher and Bodyguard. He co-wrote the screenplay with David Wolstencroft, the BAFTA-winning writer behind Spooks and The Escape Artist. The story credits go to Giacomo Durzi, Alessandro Fabbri, Alberto Vignati, David Wolstencroft, and Thomas Vincent.
Gaumont and Amazon MGM Studios co-produced the film, making it the first Prime Video original co-produced between Italy and France. Filming took place across France and Italy, including Paris, Rome, Lake Como, and the French Riviera. Key scenes were shot near the Louvre Colonnade and the Church of Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois in Paris.
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