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The Master is a 2012 American psychological drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.
Sep 21, 2012 · A naval veteran joins a mysterious movement led by Lancaster Dodd, a charismatic and controversial figure. The film explores the themes of post-war trauma, identity, and faith, and features Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.
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- Drama, History
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- 2012-09-21
Sep 19, 2012 · A film about a mysterious cult leader and an alcoholic drifter, inspired by L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology, but not a direct depiction. The review praises the acting, craft and visuals, but questions the film's intentions and clarity.
Smart and solidly engrossing, The Master extends Paul Thomas Anderson's winning streak of challenging films for serious audiences. Read Critics Reviews
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- Paul Thomas Anderson
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- Joaquin Phoenix
Alcoholic Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a World War II veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and struggling to adjust to a post-war society. He finds a job as a photographer at a local department store taking family portraits, but is eventually fired for assaulting a customer after drunkenly harassing him.
Oct 3, 2022 · THE MASTER is now... Paul Thomas Anderson's meticulously realized epic of modern America—led by career-best turns from Joaquin Phoenix & Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- 1 min
- 6.7K
- MUBI
A troubled World War II veteran falls in with the charismatic leader of a controversial religious cult in this pensive character study. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
