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.
The Power of the Dog (2021) is a drama and western film directed by Jane Campion, released on October 25, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3,040 ratings.
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Benedict Cumberbatch
as Phil Burbank
Kodi Smit-McPhee
as Peter Gordon
Kirsten Dunst
as Rose Gordon
Jesse Plemons
as George Burbank
Thomasin McKenzie
as Lola
Geneviève Lemon
as Mrs. Lewis
Keith Carradine
as The Governor
Frances Conroy
as Old Lady
Kenneth Radley
as Barkeep
Sean Keenan
as Sven
George Mason
as Cricket
Ramontay McConnell
as Theo
Directed by Jane Campion, written by Tanya Seghatchian, Jane Campion and Thomas Savage, produced by Roger Frappier, Jane Campion and Emile Sherman.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3,040 ratings.
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-power-of-the-dog-spoiler-free-review "The Power of the Dog is a thought-provoking, deep study of (toxic) masculinity surrounded by exceptional performances and truly stunning cinematography (Ari Wegner). Jane Campion breaks her decade-long directing hiatus, returning with an unconventional take on the western genre packed with heavy, rich…
Reviewed on December 1, 2021
Jane Campion's direction is top-notch, beautifully shot by Ari Wegner, and Johnny Greenwood's score fits like a soft leather glove. But that script - oh so Hollywood and oh so boring!! I want my 127 minutes back.
Reviewed on December 19, 2021
**Full Explanation and Analysis at Spotamovie.com - The Story** - The Power of the Dog, a book written by Thomas Savage in 1967, inspires the film. It’s not your typical western. No guns are involved, but something more complex and psychological. Located in Montana in 1925, two wealthy and different brothers, George and Phil, own a ranch.Their lives change when they meet Rose, a widow, mum to Peter, a delicate but…
Reviewed on December 28, 2021
The ending does not match the pacing of the the entire film at all. It's almost abrupt - and not in a terribly satisfying way. It could have been 30 minutes shorter if it did less artful shots of wheat or a horse standing. Or at least for less time. It doesn't even really say anything interesting about it either.
Reviewed on January 7, 2022
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The main cast of The Power of the Dog (2021) includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Thomasin McKenzie. The film was directed by Jane Campion. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Power of the Dog was released on October 25, 2021 and runs for 2h 7m.
The Power of the Dog (2021) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3,040 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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