The Master 2012
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SplatFreddie, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Freddie Quell
as Lancaster Dodd
as Peggy Dodd
as Clark
as Helen Sullivan
as Val Dodd
as Elizabeth Dodd
as Doris Solstad
as Bill White
as Mildred Drummond
Director:
Writer:
Paul Thomas Anderson
Stars:
Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rami Malek, Laura Dern, Jesse Plemons, Ambyr Childers, Madisen Beaty, Kevin J. O'Connor, Patty McCormack,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2012 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
137 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Master
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Cast
as Freddie Quell
as Lancaster Dodd
as Peggy Dodd
as Clark
as Helen Sullivan
as Val Dodd
as Elizabeth Dodd
as Doris Solstad
as Bill White
as Mildred Drummond
as Mrs. Solstad
as Margaret O'Brien
as Martha the Salesgirl
as Winn Manchester
as John More
as Rorschach Doctor
as Frank
as Chi Chi Crawford
as Susan Gregory
as Wayne Gregory
as Norman Conrad
as Cliff Boyd
as Michelle Mortimer
as Beatrice Campbell
as James Sullivan
as Philadelphia Police
as Judge
as Bartender
as Young Woman
as Baby
as V.A. Doctor
as V.A. Nurse
as V.A. Doctor / Interview
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as V.A. Patient
as Portrait Customer
as Portrait Customer
as Portrait Customer
as Portrait Customer
as Portrait Customer
as Portrait Customer
as Portrait Customer
as Fighting Businessman
as Filipino Worker
as Filipino Worker
as Filipino Worker
as Filipino Worker
as Young Filipino Woman
as Nana
as Angry Filipino Woman
as Hiring Hall Voice (voice)
as New York Party Girl
as New York Lawyer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
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as Dancer
as Dancer
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as Dancer
as Dancer
as Processing Patient
as Jail Bird
as Band (Piano)
as Band (Drum)
as Band (Voice)
as British Receptionist
as British Receptionist
as Pub Customer
as Pub Customer
as Madam Grace Love Interest (uncredited)
as Man at the Bar (uncredited)
as U.K Student
as Ellen (uncredited)
as Follower (uncredited)
as Phoenix Follower (uncredited)
as Court Observer (uncredited)
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