7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Master (2012)
The Master (2012)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores the psychological complexities of trauma, belief, and the search for belonging through a character study, rather than advocating for or critiquing specific political ideologies or societal structures. Its ambiguous portrayal of human nature and lack of a clear political solution positions it as neutral.
The film features a traditional cast without explicit diversity-driven recasting. Its narrative explores character psychology and cult dynamics, rather than focusing on critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Master does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the intense, co-dependent relationship between two men and the dynamics of a cult-like organization, without explicitly addressing queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The film "The Master" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on post-WWII trauma, cult dynamics, and the relationship between a veteran and a spiritual leader, without engaging with gender identity or transsexual experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Master is an original film with characters created specifically for this story. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
The Master is an original film with characters created for the screenplay. There is no prior source material (like a book, comic, or historical record) establishing the race of its characters before this film's production. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.5
8.6
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