A Master Builder
Seen it?2014 | 130 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A successful, ego-maniacal architect who has spent a lifetime bullying his wife, employees and mistresses wants to make peace as his life approaches its final act.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme
- Wallace ShawnHalvard Solness
- Julie HagertyMrs. Solness
- Larry PineDr. Herdal
- Lisa JoyceHilde Wangel
- Andre GregoryKnut Brovik
- Emily Cass McDonnellKaia Fosli
- Jeff BiehlRagnar Brovik
- Winsome BrownNurse
- Marjorie GrahamNurse
- Sheilagh WeymouthNurse