The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog

2021 · 127 min · EN · R · 6.7 (2,962 votes)
Dir. Jane Campion · Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Thomasin McKenzie, Geneviève Lemon · Music Jonny Greenwood
DramaWestern

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.

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This film feels like a slow, deliberate burn under a vast, indifferent sky. It's a study in simmering tension and unspoken desires, wrapped in a starkly beautiful yet unforgiving landscape. The atmosphere is thick with psychological weight, exploring the quiet cruelty and hidden vulnerabilities that fester beneath a rugged exterior.

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