Cast of The Master

Joaquin Phoenix plays Freddie Quell, a drifter and World War II veteran struggling to adjust to post-war life.

Philip Seymour Hoffman portrays Lancaster Dodd, the influential leader of a philosophical movement.

Amy Adams takes on the role of Peggy Dodd, the supportive yet complex wife of Lancaster Dodd.

Rami Malek plays Clark, a member of the Dodd's inner circle.

Laura Dern appears as Helen Sullivan, a character connected to Dodd's movement.

Jesse Plemons plays Val Dodd, a member of Dodd's family.

Ambyr Childers portrays Elizabeth Dodd, another member of the Dodd family.

Madisen Beaty plays Doris Solstad, a character involved with the Dodd family.

Kevin J. O'Connor plays Bill White, a person associated with the main characters.

Patty McCormack portrays Mildred Drummond, a character within the narrative.

Lena Endre appears as Mrs. Solstad, connected to the subplot of the story.

Barbara Brownell plays Margaret O'Brien, another character in the story.