2012 · 137 min · R

The Master

Name: The Master
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012
Duration: 137 min
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rami Malek, Laura Dern

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson · Drama

The Master (2012) is a Drama film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson set during the 1950s. It runs 137 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of madness / loss of sanity, obsession, and isolation run throughout.

Composer

Jonny Greenwood

Cinematography

Barry IdoineMihai Malaimare Jr.

Cast

Joaquin PhoenixPhilip Seymour HoffmanAmy AdamsRami MalekLaura DernJesse PlemonsAmbyr ChildersMadisen Beaty

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Themes

Madness / Loss Of Sanity Obsession Isolation

Tone

MelancholicBleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderAntihero

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Talky Dialogue Driven

Based on

Inspired By Real Events

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The Master

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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