The Master(2012)
Overview
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.
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Studio
Annapurna Pictures
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$28M
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
as Freddie Quell
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Lancaster Dodd
Amy Adams
as Peggy Dodd
Rami Malek
as Clark
Laura Dern
as Helen Sullivan
Jesse Plemons
as Val Dodd
Ambyr Childers
as Elizabeth Dodd
Madisen Beaty
as Doris Solstad
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Bill White
Patty McCormack
as Mildred Drummond
Lena Endre
as Mrs. Solstad
Barbara Brownell
as Margaret O'Brien
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$28M
Production Companies
Annapurna Pictures • Ghoulardi Film Company • JoAnne Sellar Productions
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Where can I watch The Master?▼
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What is The Master about?▼
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.
Who directed The Master?▼
The Master was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and released in 2012. It is a drama film.
How long is The Master?▼
The Master has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in The Master?▼
The cast of The Master includes Joaquin Phoenix as Freddie Quell, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lancaster Dodd, Amy Adams as Peggy Dodd, Rami Malek as Clark, Laura Dern as Helen Sullivan and more.
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