The Master

2011·Movie
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic1007.3Rotten Tomatoes85%62%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

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About

In 19th-century China, during the corrupt Qing Dynasty, the people are suffering at the hands of greedy landlords, crooked officials, and unwelcome invaders. To bring his people together, Chen Xiang opens a martial arts school combining teaching techniques from both the North and the South. When Chen refuses to join the armies of the Qing Prince, the prince seeks revenge on Chen's school and family. To survive, Chen must rise up and fight to free his students and protect his home.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ke Zhou
Written by:
Ke Zhou, Li Xushang, Mai Jintong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Master

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Master legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Master worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Master?

Critics93
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Master higher (93) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Master in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Master?

3CAINUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Master in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Master use?

ReincarnationAmbiguous SituationScenery PornThe Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesIronyThe AlcoholicShell-Shocked VeteranI Have No Son!Quick NipChekhov's SkillBookendsFlashbackand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for The Master, including Reincarnation, Ambiguous Situation, Scenery Porn.

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