The Master

20122h 17m7.1(3,423 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.

The Master (2012) is a drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. The film runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 3,423 votes.

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Director

Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix

Freddie Quell

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Lancaster Dodd

Amy Adams

Peggy Dodd

Rami Malek

Clark

Laura Dern

Helen Sullivan

Jesse Plemons

Val Dodd

Ambyr Childers

Elizabeth Dodd

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Who stars in The Master?

The Master stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Rami Malek, and was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

How long is The Master?

The Master has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.

When did The Master come out?

The Master was released in 2012.

What genre is The Master?

The Master is a drama film.

Is The Master worth watching?

The Master holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.