Masterminds
He's a teenage one-man army... and he doesn't have a hall pass!
1997 • 105 min • Action · Adventure · Comedy · Thriller
Synopsis
A rebellious computer engineering prodigy uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 53 Audience · 50 · 100%
A rebellious teen uses his tech skills to outsmart a criminal mastermind who has taken students hostage at his elite private school. The clever student must navigate dangerous situations to save his friends and expose the villain's true motives.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Hostage situation involving teens
- Some intense action sequences
- Brief mild language
What it models well
- Ingenuity and problem-solving
- Standing up to injustice
- Protecting friends and community
Talk about it after
- The difference between pranks and criminal acts
- Using intelligence for good vs. bad
- Dealing with high-pressure situations
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Top billed cast
Director: Roger Christian • Crew: Floyd Byars
Trailers & clips
Masterminds TV Spot (1997)
Masterminds (1997) - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.3/10 (50)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Box office
- $1,935,539
- IMDb
- tt0119630