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The Power of the Dog

2021 · Movie · R · 127 min · ★ 6.7 · 92% critics

DramaWestern

A domineering rancher bullies the brother’s new wife and her teen son, turning everyday visits into a tense campaign of intimidation. As their strained relationships worsen, long-buried secrets begin to surface, reshaping the power dynamic on the ranch.

Based on The Power of the Dog

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Details
Years
2021
Release date
2021-10-25
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
127 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
92/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (2,956 votes)
Budget
$39,000,000
About

You’ll like this if you enjoy a slow, eerie Western drama where tension builds through behavior and atmosphere rather than big action; Not for you if you want nonstop events or clear explanations, like Train Dreams or Tár.

Pros: eerie, patient pacing; standout performances; stunning ranch atmosphere | Cons: slow/uneven for some; minimal explanation style; some animal-abuse moments

Themes

  • husband wife relationship
  • based on novel or book
  • sadism
  • sexuality
  • widow
  • montana
  • eroticism
  • banjo
  • cigarette
  • ranch
  • marriage
  • bullying
  • +28 more

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 2022
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award — Best Film · 2021
  • Dorian Award — Film of the Year · 2021
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 2022 · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best International Film · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Jane Campion