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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.
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.
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.
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The Master. 2012 · 2 hr 18 min. R. Drama. Haunted by his past, a WWII vet returns home with PTSD and stumbles upon a mysterious cult with a charismatic leader, that he believes will heal him. Subtitles: English. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix Philip Seymour Hoffman Amy Adams Laura Dern. Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson.
Smart and solidly engrossing, The Master extends Paul Thomas Anderson's winning streak of challenging films for serious audiences. Read Critics Reviews
