Starring Stanley Tucci, Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo, the film follows a veteran thief who enlists his own children for a daring Mona Lisa robbery, streaming Oct 16.
Prime Video has set the clock for its next big binge‑worthy offering – a heist caper titled Masterplan that lands on the platform on October 16. The film brings together veteran character actor Stanley Tucci with breakout talent Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo for a story that mixes classic art‑theft ambition with a family‑drama surprise.
The premise is simple enough to sound familiar: a seasoned crook plots to lift the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. What makes it fresh is the crew he assembles. Tabasco plays Chiara, an Italian prodigy who hacks her way through security, while Belmondo’s Jay handles the explosives. The twist arrives when the mastermind reveals he’s actually their father, turning a routine job into a reluctant reunion.
Director Thomas Vincent, best known for his work on the gritty series Reacher and the 2019 thriller Bodyguard, co‑wrote the script with David Wolstencroft, the mind behind the period drama Versailles. Their partnership promises a blend of sleek action set‑pieces and a touch of period‑drama intrigue, albeit in a modern Parisian backdrop.
A teaser trailer already circulates on social media, showcasing Tucci’s thief with a wink‑and‑a‑smirk, intercut with fast‑paced shots of Paris streets, hacking screens and a few well‑timed explosions. The tone leans toward playful rather than grim, suggesting the film will let viewers enjoy the ride without demanding a deep dive into plot mechanics.
Prime Video’s original slate has leaned heavily on romance and crime lately – titles like You+Me — Against the World and The Runner have dominated the platform’s charts. Masterplan marks a shift back toward high‑octane capers, a genre the streamer has tackled before but never with this family‑twist angle.
Industry observers note that the casting of Tabasco, fresh off her breakout in The White Lotus season two, signals a push for younger, globally‑recognised faces. Belmondo, known for his turn in Lie with Me, adds a French flair that should resonate with European audiences.
The release date lands squarely in the October window, a period when streaming services traditionally roll out fresh, attention‑grabbing titles to capture the pre‑holiday binge. With the Mona Lisa as the MacGuffin, the film also taps into a universally recognised cultural icon, ensuring instant intrigue across markets.
For Indian viewers, the film’s availability on Prime Video means no regional restrictions – a perk that many local OTT platforms still wrestle with. As the platform continues to expand its original catalogue, Masterplan could become a benchmark for future international co‑productions.
Keep an eye on the official Prime Video channels for the full trailer drop and any behind‑the‑scenes content that might reveal more about the father‑daughter‑son dynamics. October 16 is the date to mark on your calendar. The heist is about to begin.
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