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Master

2022·Movie
1h 38min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic664.3Rotten Tomatoes75%37%
IMDb5.3Metacritic664.3Rotten Tomatoes75%37%

Master fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Society, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

This school is cursed.

At an elite New England university built on the site of a Salem-era gallows hill, two black women strive to find their place. Navigating politics and privilege, they encounter increasingly terrifying manifestations of the school's haunted past… and present.
Social HorrorPsychological ThrillerInstitutional RacismSupernatural DreadGothic AtmosphereHistorical TraumaAcademiaSlow BurnProvocativeAtmospheric

Crew

Directed by:
Alice Johnson, Mariama Diallo
Written by:
Mariama Diallo
Produced by:
Regina Hall, Terence Nance, Joshua Astrachan
Composed by:
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Robert Fernandez, Dimitri Kouri

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Master

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Master legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Master is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Master worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Master rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Master?

1 h 38 min

Master runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Master?

Critics71
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate Master higher (71) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Master in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Master?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Master in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Master use?

Maybe Magic, Maybe MundaneRipped from the HeadlinesProfilingMessy MaggotsFreudian TrioChekhov's GunmanLovecraft CountryAmbition Is EvilEverything Is RacistIntimidating White PresenceBut Not Too BlackHiding Your Heritageand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Master, including Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane, Ripped from the Headlines, Profiling.