Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Mestari

Original title: The Master
  • 20122012
  • K-12K-12
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
175K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,132
46
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, and Amy Adams in Mestari (2012)
A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.
Play trailer1:12
8 Videos
99+ Photos
Drama

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by the Cause and its charismatic leader.A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by the Cause and its charismatic leader.A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by the Cause and its charismatic leader.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
175K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,132
46
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Stars
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Amy Adams
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Stars
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Amy Adams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 587User reviews
    • 507Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

    Videos8

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:12
    Watch Theatrical Version
    Exclusive Trailer Premiere
    Trailer 1:12
    Watch Exclusive Trailer Premiere
    No. 1
    Trailer 2:39
    Watch No. 1
    A Guide to the Films of Paul Thomas Anderson
    Clip 2:14
    Watch A Guide to the Films of Paul Thomas Anderson
    "She Wrote Me A Letter"
    Clip 1:39
    Watch "She Wrote Me A Letter"
    "Hopelessly Inquisitive"
    Clip 1:30
    Watch "Hopelessly Inquisitive"
    "Was There a Fight?"
    Clip 1:40
    Watch "Was There a Fight?"
    What Roles Has Joaquin Phoenix Turned Down?
    Video 3:02
    Watch What Roles Has Joaquin Phoenix Turned Down?

    Photos162

    Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix in Mestari (2012)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Ambyr Childers, and Jillian Bell in Mestari (2012)
    Joaquin Phoenix in Mestari (2012)
    Beth Brinker in Mestari (2012)
    Paul Thomas Anderson and Joaquin Phoenix in Mestari (2012)
    Amy Adams at an event for Mestari (2012)
    Paul Thomas Anderson, Amy Adams, and JoAnne Sellar at an event for Mestari (2012)
    Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Adams at an event for Mestari (2012)
    John Turturro at an event for Mestari (2012)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt at an event for Mestari (2012)
    Joaquin Phoenix and Heather Christie at an event for Mestari (2012)
    Amy Adams at an event for Mestari (2012)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Freddie Quell
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Lancaster Dodd
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Peggy Dodd
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Val Dodd
    Price Carson
    Price Carson
    • V.A. Doctor
    Mike Howard
    • Rorschach Doctor
    Sarah Shoshana David
    • V.A. Nurse
    Bruce Goodchild
    • V.A. Doctor…
    Matt Hering
    • V.A. Patient
    Dan Anderson
    • V.A. Patient
    Andrew Koponen
    Andrew Koponen
    • V.A. Patient
    Jeffrey W. Jenkins
    Jeffrey W. Jenkins
    • V.A. Patient
    Patrick Wilder
    • V.A. Patient
    • (as Patrick Biggs)
    Ryan Curtis
    • V.A. Patient
    Jay Laurence
    • V.A. Patient
    Abraxas Adams
    • V.A. Patient
    Tina Bruna
    • Portrait Customer
    Kevin Hudnell
    Kevin Hudnell
    • Portrait Customer
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Phantom Thread
    7.4
    Phantom Thread
    Inherent Vice
    6.6
    Inherent Vice
    Punch-Drunk Love - rakkauden värit
    7.3
    Punch-Drunk Love - rakkauden värit
    Magnolia
    8.0
    Magnolia
    Boogie Nights
    7.9
    Boogie Nights
    There Will Be Blood
    8.2
    There Will Be Blood
    Kivikova kahdeksikko
    7.2
    Kivikova kahdeksikko
    Her
    8.0
    Her
    Inside Llewyn Davis
    7.4
    Inside Llewyn Davis
    Capote
    7.3
    Capote
    Being John Malkovich
    7.8
    Being John Malkovich
    The Master: Deleted Scenes - Back Beyond
    8.2
    The Master: Deleted Scenes - Back Beyond

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      During the jail cell scene, Joaquin Phoenix breaks a real toilet. His actions were entirely improvised. Due to the historical past of the building where the scene took place, the toilet was considered "historical." Joaquin had no intentions to break the toilet, nor did he think it was possible.
    • Goofs
      In the "pacing" scene, as Quell goes from wooden paneled wall to window and back, the second time he goes to he wooden paneling, he breaks out a panel when he pounds it with rage. In the numerous successive shots, the wood panel is restored.
    • Quotes

      Lancaster Dodd: If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? For you'd be the first person in the history of the world.

    • Crazy credits
      After its title, this film has no further opening credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into Conspiracy: The Hollywood Syndicate (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Baton Sparks
      From '48 Reponses to Polymorphia'
      Written by Jonny Greenwood
      Performed by The Aukso Chamber Orchestra
      Courtesy of Unreliable Ltd.

    User reviews587

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    HARD-HITTING. Great performances but seems inconsequential.
    My Rating : 8/10

    Inspired by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and the development of a cult, 'The Master' is a drama-piece through and through.

    The movie doesn't have a message or goal as such and sort of does it's own thing.

    The things worth watching are the terrific performances, weird content and some very fine cinematography.
    helpful•48
    8
    • Amyth47
    • Jan 25, 2019

    FAQ1

    • What is the score at the start of the movie on the beach?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • February 8, 2013 (Finland)
      • United States
      • English
      • Filipino
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Mare Island, Vallejo, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • Ghoulardi Film Company
      • Annapurna Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • 2 hours 18 minutes
      • Color
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • 70 mm 6-Track

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.