The Power of the Dog
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127 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
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The Power of the Dog (2021)

British Movie2021Rating 6.7
📌 Available on Netflix🛡️ Adults 18+
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A man of few words but devastating intentions orchestrates a psychological dominion over his brother's blended family in the unforgiving landscape of The Power of the Dog. Beneath his charming exterior lies a darker purpose, one that threatens to consume everything in its path until the past refuses to remain buried. What begins as intimate cruelty transforms into a reckoning neither he nor his victims could have anticipated.

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What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Runtime
127 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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⭐ 79.6/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-16
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DirectorJane Campion
WritingJane Campion
CastBenedict CumberbatchKodi Smit-McPheeKirsten DunstJesse PlemonsThomasin McKenzie
ProductionRoger FrappierJane CampionTanya SeghatchianRose Garnett
MusicJonny GreenwoodSandy WakefieldMario Vaccaro
CinematographyKirsty GriffinDaniel FoeldesGrant Adams

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1Where can I watch The Power of the Dog?
The film is exclusively available on Netflix, where you can stream it in high quality with an active subscription. The movie duration is 127 minutes (2 hours and 7 minutes).
2Is The Power of the Dog suitable for families and children?
The film is an adult-oriented psychological western drama with intense scenes and sharp tensions, recommended for mature audiences only. It's best to check the age rating on Netflix before allowing minors to watch it.
3Who is the director and cast of The Power of the Dog?
The film is directed by Jane Campion and features a stellar cast led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Cody Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Thomasin McKenzie. It was released in 2021 and received critical acclaim.
4What is the story of The Power of the Dog about?
The film is set in vast Montana and follows a mysterious man who has absolute control over those around him. When his brother marries a woman and her teenage son, a silent psychological war ensues between them. It combines western drama with psychological thriller elements.
5When was The Power of the Dog released?
The Power of the Dog was released in 2021 on Netflix. The film achieved great success and received multiple international award nominations.
6What is the genre of the film and is it famous worldwide?
The film is a drama and western genre production that achieved widespread international fame thanks to outstanding performances and direction. It is considered one of Netflix's most important original works.

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