Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasTue, Sep 11, 2012New York City, New York
- PhysicalTue, Feb 26, 2013Blu-ray & DVD
GB
- In CinemasFri, Nov 2, 2012London, England
CA
- In CinemasFri, Sep 7, 2012Toronto International Film Festival
AU
- In CinemasThu, Oct 25, 2012Astor (with PTA Q&A)
FR
- In CinemasWed, Jan 9, 2013Visa CNC 135712
- TVWed, Apr 1, 2026Canal+ Grand Écran
DE
- In CinemasSun, Oct 7, 2012
JP
- In CinemasFri, Mar 22, 2013
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Joaquin Phoenix
as Freddie Quell
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Lancaster Dodd
Amy Adams
as Peggy Dodd
Rami Malek
as Clark
Laura Dern
as Helen Sullivan
Jesse Plemons
as Val Dodd
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