Movie

A Master Builder

★ 5.9(26)20142h 10m

A Master Builder is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch A Master Builder

🇺🇸 United States

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Demme
Release date: 2014-07-23
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Ibsen Project

A Master Builder — trailer

About A Master Builder

A Master Builder is a 2014 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Wallace Shawn, Julie Hagerty and Larry Pine. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Master Builder in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Wallace Shawn

Halvard Solness

Julie Hagerty

Mrs. Solness

Larry Pine

Dr. Herdal

Lisa Joyce

Hilde Wangel

Andre Gregory

Knut Brovik

Emily Cass McDonnell

Kaia Fosli

Jeff Biehl

Ragnar Brovik

Winsome Brown

Nurse

Marjorie Graham

Nurse

Sheilagh Weymouth

Nurse

Joanna Feuer

Nurse Nora (as Joanna Howard)

Themes & keywords

redemptionbased on play or musicalegomaniacbuilderguilty consciencefaustian pactmiddle-aged architectdeathbed visitdeathbed confession

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Master Builder in United States?+

In United States, you can stream A Master Builder on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is A Master Builder on Netflix?+

A Master Builder is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is A Master Builder?+

A Master Builder has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in A Master Builder?+

A Master Builder stars Wallace Shawn, Julie Hagerty, Larry Pine, Lisa Joyce and Andre Gregory.

When did A Master Builder come out?+

A Master Builder is a 2014 movie directed by Jonathan Demme.

What genre is A Master Builder?+

A Master Builder is Drama film.

Who directed A Master Builder?+

A Master Builder was directed by Jonathan Demme.