Prime Video's Explosive New Heist Thriller Is Officially Just 1 Month Away

Like other major streaming services, Prime Video also makes original films. And just like its peers, some Prime Video's movies are polarizing. Still, they are quite successful given the streamer's extensive global reach, because they usually aren't subject to the geographical restrictions that licensed films face. Prime Video usually succeeds with romance and crime thrillers, with its current top movies being two romance dramas — You+Me—Against the World and Drawn Together — and Gal Gadot's kidnapping thriller The Runner. October brings fresh stories, including romance and thrillers, and one of the streamer's most anticipated is a wild heist thriller.

Think of this film as Berlin meets Ocean's Eleven. At the center of the story is a seasoned thief putting together a massive job: stealing the Mona Lisa. But every thief needs a crew, and this guy enlists two young people: Italian cybercrime expert Chiara and a French explosives expert, Jay. However, this thief has a secret that comes out during planning: Chiara and Jay are siblings. It becomes a full family reunion when the thief reveals that he is actually their father. What could have been a straightforward heist is complicated by an unexpected family reunion, and the trio must learn to adjust to each other and work together to pull off one of the biggest heists in history.

Titled Masterplan, the thriller was directed by seasoned action director Thomas Vincent, known for working on shows like Prime Video's hit thriller Reacher and Netflix's 2019 thriller Bodyguard. Vincent co-wrote the script with Versailles' creator and writer David Wolstencroft. The duo previously worked together on Versailles. Stanley Tucci leads the crime thriller, joined by The White Lotus Season 2 breakout star Simona Tabasco as the sharp Chiara and Lie with Me's Victor Belmondo as the swaggering Jay. Masterplan debuts on Prime Video on October 16.

'Masterplan' Is a Chaotic Heist Thriller

Prime Video has already released a trailer that previews the film's goofy, chaotic vibe. Tucci plays the irreverent thief with a touch of comedy while the situation between the three main characters creates plenty of material for jokes. And since this is a heist thriller, viewers can expect action, explosions, hacking, and police chases in the streets of Paris. It looks like the kind of movie that allows you to kick back and enjoy the ride without thinking too much about the plot.