Plot & Details
Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master stars Joaquin Phoenix as a psychologically damaged war veteran who finds himself working for Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a charismatic figure building his own religion. As the alcoholic, self-destructive former soldier becomes more deeply involved with the leader of this cult-like organization, his natural instincts keep him from embracing his new position as strongly as others in the group would hope. The Master screened at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 150min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 09/14/2012
- DVD Release Date: 02/26/2013
- Distributor(s): The Weinstein Co.
- Director(s): Paul Thomas Anderson
- Starring: Joaquin Phoenix , Philip Seymour Hoffman , Amy Adams , Laura Dern , Jesse Plemons
- Themes: Mentors,Home From the War,Cults
- Tone: Atmospheric,Moody,Ominous,Reflective
- Keywords: disciple,religious-leader,faith,veteran [military]
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (09-14-2012),USA - Expanding (09-21-2012)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Amy Adams | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Joaquin Phoenix | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actress | Amy Adams | Nominated |
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actor | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Nominated |
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor | Joaquin Phoenix | Nominated |
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Supporting Actress | Amy Adams | Nominated |
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Supporting Actor | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Nominated |
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Joaquin Phoenix | Nominated |
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