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The Master

7.120122h 17mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
WriterPaul Thomas Anderson
ProducersPaul Thomas Anderson·Megan Ellison

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Cast · Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Freddie Quell
PHPhilip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Lancaster Dodd
AAAmy Adams
Amy Adams
Peggy Dodd
RMRami Malek
Rami Malek
Clark
LDLaura Dern
Laura Dern
Helen Sullivan
JPJesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons
Val Dodd
ACAmbyr Childers
Ambyr Childers
Elizabeth Dodd
MBMadisen Beaty
Madisen Beaty
Doris Solstad
KOKevin J. O'Connor
Kevin J. O'Connor
Bill White
PMPatty McCormack
Patty McCormack
Mildred Drummond
LELena Endre
Lena Endre
Mrs. Solstad
BBBarbara Brownell
Barbara Brownell
Margaret O'Brien

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The Master — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Master?

The Master is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Master on Netflix?

No, The Master is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

Is The Master on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Master is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Master for free?

The Master is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.