The Master (2012)
A troubled veteran finds a new purpose within a charismatic leader's mysterious post-war movement.
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.
How intense is The Master?
The Master has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Master feels like
- Tone
- bleakintimateatmosphericcerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Master
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Master for you?
Is The Master scary?
No. The Master is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Master gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Master sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Master OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Master?
The Master runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream The Master?
The Master is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does The Master have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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