The Master
Freddie, 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, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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THE MASTER | Was There A Fight?
THE MASTER | Tell Me What You See
THE MASTER | She Wrote Me A Letter
THE MASTER | Man Is Not An Animal / Organ
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Frequently asked questions about The Master
Where can I watch The Master in the United States?
The Master is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Master on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Master is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch The Master for free?
The Master streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Master?
The Master scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.1 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 73 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Master?
The Master stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rami Malek, and Laura Dern. Paul Thomas Anderson is the director.
How long is The Master?
The Master runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
When did The Master come out?
The Master was released on September 14, 2012.
Which studio made The Master?
The Master was produced by Annapurna Pictures, Ghoulardi Film Company, and JoAnne Sellar Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Master?
The Master was made on a budget of $32,000,000.
How much did The Master make at the box office?
The Master grossed $28,258,060 worldwide, against a budget of $32,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.