- HD 1080
- Runtime: 106m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Director: Roger Christian
- Stars: Patrick Stewart, Vincent Kartheiser, Brenda Fricker, Bradley Whitford, Matt Craven
- keywords: ransom, san francisco, california, hostage, private school, rebellious youth, criminal mastermind, hostage situation, die hard scenario, police shootout, british villain, teenager
- Production_studio: Columbia Pictures, Dunlevy Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures, Triumph Films
- Slogan: He's a teenage one-man army... and he doesn't have a hall pass!
- The Masterminds is featured in the top rankings of 1997
- #49 in Top Adventure Movies of 1997
- #89 in Top Action Movies of 1997
A rebellious teen uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.