The Power of the Dog
Seen it?2021 | 127 min | Drama, Western
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Revenant or Killers of the Flower Moon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- An animal is harmed or dies.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Motion Picture – Drama. Also nominated for 1 Oscar. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a wide audience; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 571K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jane Campion
- Benedict CumberbatchPhil Burbank
- Kodi Smit-McPheePeter Gordon
- Kirsten DunstRose Gordon
- Jesse PlemonsGeorge Burbank
- Thomasin McKenzieLola
- Geneviève LemonMrs. Lewis
- Keith CarradineThe Governor
- Frances ConroyOld Lady
- Kenneth RadleyBarkeep
- Sean KeenanSven