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 in California, Phoenix, and Massachusetts 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

Mihai Malaimare Jr.Barry Idoine

Cast

Joaquin PhoenixPhilip Seymour HoffmanAmy AdamsRami MalekLaura DernJesse PlemonsAmbyr ChildersMadisen Beaty

The world of this film

Setting

Where

California Phoenix Massachusetts

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

1977
3 Women
California — 1970s
Desertdir. Robert Altman
1954
A Star Is Born
Los Angeles — 1950s
Urbandir. George Cukor
1995
A Walk in the Clouds
Napa Valley — 1940s
Ruraldir. Alfonso Arau
1974
A Woman Under the Influence
Los Angeles — 1970s
Urbandir. John Cassavetes
2002
Adaptation.
Los Angeles · New York City · Florida — 1990s
Urban · Wildernessdir. Spike Jonze
1980
Airplane!
Los Angeles · Chicago — 1980s
dir. Jim Abrahams

The Master

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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