The Power of the Dog (2021)

Name: The Power of the Dog
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 2021-10-25
Duration: 2 h 7 min

Drama Western

6.8

94%

Runtime127 min

Rating12A

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A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.

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Jane Campion's psychological Western, featuring a standout performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, delves into themes of masculinity, power dynamics, and family tensions in a visually striking and thematically rich manner that should resonate with fans of character-driven dramas.

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The Power of the Dog is a 2021 Western psychological drama film written and directed by Jane Campion. It is based on Thomas Savage's 1967 novel. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Set in Montana in 1925 and filmed mostly in rural Otago, the film is an international co-production between New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.