The Master
2012, English. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Haunted by his past, a World War II veteran crosses paths with a mysterious movement called The Cause.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Paul Thomas AndersonDirector
- Joaquin PhoenixFreddie Quell
- Philip Seymour HoffmanLancaster Dodd
- Amy AdamsPeggy Dodd
- Rami MalekClark
- Laura DernHelen Sullivan
- Jesse PlemonsVal Dodd
- Ambyr ChildersElizabeth Dodd
- Madisen BeatyDoris Solstad
- Kevin J. O'ConnorBill White
- Patty McCormackMildred Drummond
- Lena EndreMrs. Solstad
- Barbara BrownellMargaret O'Brien
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $28M
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The Master: quick answers
Is The Master worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 3,458 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Master?
The Master runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does The Master have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Master. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Master parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Master is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Master on?
The Master isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like The Master?
If you liked The Master, try There Will Be Blood, First Reformed, Freud's Last Session.
Who directed The Master?
The Master (2012) was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams.