The Power of the Dog
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Synopsis
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Geneviève Lemon
- Jesse Plemons
- Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Kenneth Radley
- Kirsten Dunst
- Sean Keenan
- George Mason
- Ramontay McConnell
- David Denis
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- Dec 21, 2021
the masculine urge to cope with your step-uncle’s pointed homophobia by storming outside and aggressively hula-hooping
mia lee vicinoDec 5, 2021and is this "bronco henry" in the room with us right now?
kyleDec 6, 2021you don't know true humiliation until you try to play the piano and get upstaged by a banjo
liam f - Nov 30, 2021
the power of the bottom
sofyanDec 3, 2021will be piecing this one together for weeks. precise and uncomfortable movie about predation and protection. loved it, need to ride a horse immediately
KarstenDec 5, 2021“bronco henry. greatest rider i ever knew” nice 😏
kj - Nov 18, 2021
when he puts his finger in the paper flower… good lord
jourdain searlesSep 10, 2021Uses a gorgeous western backdrop (including a marvelous Jonny Greenwood score) to stage a very subtle duel of shifting power dynamics/gender roles and psychosexual tension. Not the movie I expected going in and it takes quite a while to reveal itself—Campion is very patient…
Josh LewisMar 26, 2022I think this is gay but I’m not sure
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- Mari Leonard likedThe Power of the Dog
It’s brings a very good view of toxic masculinity and hiding your true self. Benedict Cumberbatch does an outstanding job portraying a closeted man while trying to stay on top. Truly loved this film & respect to its director.
Alex Liddell dislikedThe Power of the DogPretentious beyond belief. Bored throughout, no plot don’t waste your time!
Joel Behrens is "meh" onThe Power of the DogTedious slow burn with very little payoff
- Skrrt Burger likedThe Power of the Dog
Again, I wish for a “meh” button, because while there were some thought provoking surface level ideals, a lot of this movie felt dull and pretentious, to a guy who loves the slow and ambiguous. It’s technically great, but for a movie that sounds perfect for me, it really bored me
Nina Floch likedThe Power of the DogLeelou you know
Emma Hudnall lovedThe Power of the DogEvery man needs to watch. The fight between masculinity and internal desire is incredibly powerful throughout the story. This film made me feel so many things for every single one of the characters. Definitely a very important film that needs to be given a chance by everyone. Wow
- Jennifer Facenda lovedThe Power of the Dog
A few nights ago my friends and I watched this for the first time, and they found it so boring that we watched it at 1.5x speed. But today I went back and rewatched it by myself and it’s actually one of my favorite movies now. I love slow burn westerns with incredible detail
Jacob Hall likedThe Power of the DogCumberbatch gives an amazing lead performance. His despicable behavior doesn't become understandable until the last act, but the development is great. Smit-McPhee shows he is one of the more underlooked younger actors right now. Great cinematography and great directing.
Lillian Stark dislikedThe Power of the DogDidn’t like this movie. Beginning was very confusing and it was hard to follow what was happening. The bad cowboy slang and words made it worse to follow. I did look up the plot mid movie to see where it was all going before it made sense. Overall I wouldn’t recommend.
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Metacritic
Nov 16, 2021
Striking visual metaphors may be as blunt as stakes in the hard ground, as brutal as rusty, bloodied blades or as free-flowing and poetic as waterways and the wind through tall blades of grass, but Campion’s direction is measured, patient and captivating.
Matthew Anderson
CineVue
Nov 15, 2021
With Campion’s native New Zealand standing in magnificently for early 20th century Big Sky Country, The Power of the Dog is a study in contrasts between the almost surreal beauty of the mountains and the sky and the vast land, and the nasty, petty and often unspeakably harsh manner in which people will treat one another — even their own kin.
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
Oct 24, 2021
Jane Campion serves up a nervy psychodrama set against an astonishing cattle country backdrop with impressive performances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst, but an obvious plot trajectory that dulls the storytelling impact.
Hanna Flint
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Power of the Dog (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Power of the Dog (2021)?
The movie is 2hr 6min long.
What's The Power of the Dog (2021) about?
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.
Who's the cast of The Power of the Dog (2021)?
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank
- Geneviève Lemon as Mrs Lewis
- Jesse Plemons as George Burbank
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Peter Gordon
- Kenneth Radley as Barkeep
- Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon
- Sean Keenan as Sven
- George Mason as Cricket
- Ramontay McConnell as Theo
- David Denis as Angelo
Who's the director behind The Power of the Dog (2021)?
Jane Campion directed The Power of the Dog (2021).
Who produced The Power of the Dog (2021)?
Iain Canning, Roger Frappier and Tanya Seghatchian produced The Power of the Dog (2021).
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