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The Master (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Master is a 2012 drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $28.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 18 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
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The story
What Is The Master About?
The premise of The Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the years after WWII, an American intellectual creates a religion. When he meets a troubled drifter, he invites the man to help him spread the new faith. As their congregation increases, the drifter begins to question the religion he once accepted and the mentor who gave his life direction.
The Master Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scientology
- cult
- past life regression
- psychological testing
- charismatic leader
- mentor protege relationship
- sex obsession
- female frontal nudity
- male masturbation
- drifter
- male orgasm
- book
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- imagining someone naked
- hand job
- public nudity
- san francisco bay area california
- phoenix arizona
- 1950s
- incest
- right hand man
- sect
- slapping oneself
- bunk bed
- jail cell
- jail
- sotto voce
- warrant
- singing
- norwegian american
- reference to doris day
- handing out a flyer
- department store
- orgasm
- salinas california
- flask
- dock
- aunt nephew relationship
- cabbage patch
- running
- flatulence
- nudity
- man hugs a man
- sex
- lust
- photographer
- sand sculpture
- coconut
- past life
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
Where to watch
Where to Watch The Master
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
The Master Cast
Joaquin Phoenix leads the cast, with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Thomas Anderson
Ratings
The Master Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Master 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
5.2K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.1 /5
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Plot
The Master Plot Summary
What happens in The Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alcoholic Freddie Quell, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is a World War II veteran grappling with the demons of post-traumatic stress disorder as he struggles to find his place in society after the war. Initially, he secures a job as a photographer at a local department store, where he captures cherished family moments. Unfortunately, his temper flares, leading to his dismissal after he drunkenly assaults a customer.
Full summary
The whole story of The Master, scene by scene
Box office
The Master Box Office
The Master grossed $28.7 million worldwide. $16.4 million came from the US and Canada and $12.3 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28.7M
- US & Canada
- $16.4M
- International
- $12.3M
US & Canada 57%
Rest of the world 43%
Awards
The Master Awards & Nominations
The Master won 1 award from 18 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2013, with 1 win from 7 nominations.
1 win18 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2013 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actor – Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Nominated Best Actor – Joaquin Phoenix
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Nominated Best Picture
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BAFTA 2013 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Joaquin Phoenix
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay – Paul Thomas Anderson
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Golden Globes 2013 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Joaquin Phoenix
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Amy Adams
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Oscars 2013 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Joaquin Phoenix
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Philip Seymour Hoffman
Videos
The Master Trailers & Videos
18 videos: 4 trailers, 8 clips, 5 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Trailer Official MUBI Trailer
- Clip THE MASTER | Last One / Goodbye
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Master?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What war trauma does Freddie Quell suffer from?
Cars
Cars in The Master
16 cars on screen, including the BSA M20 and the 1940 Buick.
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1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Minor role
Details
The Master Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “O Mentor” and “O Mestre 2012”.
- Also known as
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- O Mentor
- O Mestre 2012
- 마스터
- ザ・マスター
- 大师
- Мастер
- Mestari
- บารมีสมองเพชร
- The Master - O Mentor
- Usta
- Mistrz
- Mistr
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- המאסטר
- O Mestre
- Maestrul
- Учителят
- Майстер
- Mokytojas
- Majster
- The Master: Todo hombre necesita un guía, ოსტატი
- 大師
- Bậc Thầy
- 世紀教主
- Pavēlnieks
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FAQ
The Master FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Master, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Master?
The Master runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was The Master released?
The Master was released on September 14, 2012.
Who directed The Master?
The Master was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
More films by Paul Thomas Anderson Who is in the cast of The Master?
The Master stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Master?
In the US, The Master is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Master make at the box office?
The Master grossed $28.7 million worldwide ($16.4 million domestic, $12.3 million international).
How is The Master rated?
The Master has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 86 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did The Master win?
The Master won 1 award from 18 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Critics' Choice 2013.
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