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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.
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.
Sep 14, 2012 · 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
- R
- Joaquin Phoenix
Freddie (Phoenix), 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 (Hoffman), the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
Haunted by his past, WW-II veteran and drifter Freddie Quell crosses paths with a mysterious movement called The Cause, led by Lancaster Dodd, aka The Master, and his wife Peggy.
