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.
Release Year
2012
Runtime
137 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
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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The Master is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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