The Master

Name: The Master
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-09-14
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 7.1

2012 · Movie · R · 137 min · ★ 7.1 · 86% critics

Drama

After World War II, a volatile veteran struggling with trauma drifts through life until he ends up on the orbit of a charismatic leader building a new “religion.” Drawn to the community’s promise of change, he forms a reluctant bond as the group pulls him deeper into its ideas.

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Details

Years: 2012
Release date: 2012-09-14
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 137 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 86/100
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 (3,312 votes)
Box office: $28,200,000
Budget: $35,000,000

About

You’ll likely enjoy The Master if you’re drawn to intense character studies and uneasy views of belief systems; Not for you if you need a straightforward plot, prefer faster pacing, or want clear answers, like in There Will Be Blood.

Pros: powerhouse lead acting; cults feel unsettling; memorable scenes | Cons: slow pacing; unclear motivations; divisive story