The Master 2012

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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.

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

Writer:

Paul Thomas Anderson

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2012 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

137 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Master

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Amy Ferguson

as Martha the Salesgirl

Jennifer Neala Page

as Winn Manchester

Christopher Evan Welch

as John More

Mike Howard

as Rorschach Doctor

Frank Bettag

as Frank

Mimi Cozzens

as Chi Chi Crawford

Jillian Bell

as Susan Gregory

Joshua Close

as Wayne Gregory

Martin Dew

as Norman Conrad

Kevin J. Walsh

as Cliff Boyd

Brady Rubin

as Michelle Mortimer

Jill Andre

as Beatrice Campbell

Barlow Jacobs

as James Sullivan

David Warshofsky

as Philadelphia Police

Zan Overall

as Bartender

Katie Boland

as Young Woman

Lorelai Hoey

as Baby

Price Carson

as V.A. Doctor

Sarah Shoshana David

as V.A. Nurse

Bruce Goodchild

as V.A. Doctor / Interview

Matt Hering

as V.A. Patient

Dan Anderson

as V.A. Patient

Andrew Koponen

as V.A. Patient

Jeffrey W. Jenkins

as V.A. Patient

Patrick Wilder

as V.A. Patient

Ryan Curtis

as V.A. Patient

Jay Laurence

as V.A. Patient

Abraxas Adams

as V.A. Patient

Tina Bruna

as Portrait Customer

Kevin Hudnell

as Portrait Customer

Hunter Craig

as Portrait Customer

Ryder Craig

as Portrait Customer

Rodion Salnikov

as Portrait Customer

Emily Gilliam

as Portrait Customer

Kody Klein

as Portrait Customer

W. Earl Brown

as Fighting Businessman

Ariel Felix

as Filipino Worker

Vladimir Velasco

as Filipino Worker

John Mark Reyes

as Filipino Worker

Brian Fong

as Filipino Worker

Diane Cortejo

as Young Filipino Woman

Myrna De Dios

as Angry Filipino Woman

William O'Brien

as Hiring Hall Voice (voice)

Brigitte Hagerman

as New York Party Girl

Charley Morgan

as New York Lawyer

Gigi Benson

as Dancer

Liz Clare

as Dancer

Fiona Dourif

as Dancer

Audrey Finer

as Dancer

Megan Rose Fox

as Dancer

Baily Hopkins

as Dancer

Mari Kearney

as Dancer

Sarah Klaren

as Dancer

Ally Johnson

as Dancer

LaRain Ring

as Dancer

Kimberly Ables Jindra

as Processing Patient

Theo Crisell

as Jail Bird

Eban Schletter

as Band (Piano)

Scott Rodgers

as Band (Drum)

Melora Walters

as Band (Voice)

Emily Jordan

as British Receptionist

Amanda Caryn Jobbins

as British Receptionist

Olivia Rosemarie Barham

as Pub Customer

Napoleon Ryan

as Pub Customer

AnnaCorey

as Madam Grace Love Interest (uncredited)

Bill Blair

as Man at the Bar (uncredited)

Quint Gabriel

as U.K Student

Shannon Freyer

as Ellen (uncredited)

Martin Gagen

as Follower (uncredited)

Kerry Goodwin

as Phoenix Follower (uncredited)

Dale Richard Howard

as Court Observer (uncredited)

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