Master of the House (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1925, Master of the House is a comedy and drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A bully browbeats his wife and children until he meets his match in the woman who raised him.
Who’s in it. Master of the House stars Johannes Meyer as Viktor Frandsen, Astrid Holm as Ida Frandsen, Karin Nellemose as Karen Frandsen and Mathilde Nielsen as Old Victor's Wetnurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Master of the House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Master of the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Master of the House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Master of the House (1925)?
- In US, Master of the House is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Master of the House worth watching?
- Master of the House holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Master of the House?
- Master of the House stars Johannes Meyer, Astrid Holm, Karin Nellemose, Mathilde Nielsen and Clara Schønfeld.
- When was Master of the House released?
- Master of the House was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.