Freddie Quell is a fictional character from the 2012 film The Master, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. He is portrayed by actor Joaquin Phoenix and is a troubled World War II veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life. Freddie exhibits erratic behavior and has a penchant for creating homemade alcoholic beverages, which often leads to chaotic situations. In the film, Freddie becomes involved with Lancaster Dodd, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, who is the leader of a philosophical movement called The Cause. Their complex relationship explores themes of power, control, and the search for meaning in a post-war society.