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The Power of the Dog

R

Movie

126 minutes

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November 17th, 2021
DIRECTOR:

Jane Campion

STUDIO:

Netflix

DISTRIBUTOR:

Netflix

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

126 minutes

DIRECTOR:

Jane Campion

STUDIO:

Netflix

DISTRIBUTOR:

Netflix

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

126 minutes

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Reviews(2)

  • The Power of the Dog is trying for a lot. But then it takes all of this and offers a twist that makes it much more of a whodunnit than anything else. This seems like an odd choice, and the film also features a not great performance from Benedict Cumberbatch which makes it less interesting.

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    6 /10
  • The foreshadowing isn't quite all there, or at least you don't even know you should be expecting something foreshadowed. When you know the twist, it's an interesting movie to watch, seeing all the small clues sprinkled throughout. But it doesn't quite succeed unless you already know what this movie will be going for.

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    7 /10

Synopsis

The Power of the Dog is a Western drama film adapted from the novel by Thomas Savage. When a widow and her son move into a ranch, she captures the attention of a kindly gentleman named George, much to the chagrin of his brother, Phil. After they marry, Phil’s temper begins to flare, and he begins to torment the two – but his behavior may spell disaster when his new nephew’s darker side comes to light.


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Cast(9)

s Conroy
Jesse Plemons
Headshot Of Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst
Headshto Of Thomasin McKenzie
Thomasin McKenzie
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Peter Carroll
Headshot Of Adam Beach
Adam Beach
Headshot Of Kodi Smit-Mhee
Kodi Smit-Mhee
Keith Carradine
Benedict Cumberbatch

Images(3)

Benedict Cumberbatch looking intense in The Power of the Dog.
Phil standing outside in Power of the Dog.
Phil Burbank on a horse in Power of the Dog.
Benedict Cumberbatch in The Power of the Dog
The Power Of The Dog Review: Jane Campion's Film Is A Riveting Must-Watch
8/10

Campion's The Power of the Dog is unflinching in its depth and analysis, visually stunning, captivating, and bolstered by exceptional performances.

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