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The Power of the Dog

2021Movie2 h 7 minR

DramaWestern
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic896.6Rotten Tomatoes94%59%

A nerve-racking, slow-burning drama movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Psychological Western
  • Repressed Homosexuality
  • Toxic Masculinity
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Stark Montana Landscape
  • Power Dynamics
  • Quiet Devastation
  • Masterful Acting Showcase
  • Subtext-Heavy Drama

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Jane Campion
Written by
Jane Campion
Produced by
Jane Campion, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning
Music by
Jonny Greenwood

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Facts

October 25, 2021 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
October 25, 2021
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Hypocrite, The Pig-Pen, Single Tear +9

  • Hypocrite
  • The Pig-Pen
  • Single Tear
  • The Alcoholic
  • Good Is Not Soft
  • Good Colors, Evil Colors
  • Manchild
  • Harmful to Minors
  • Rich Bitch
  • Gay Cowboy
  • The Lost Lenore
  • The Nicknamer

12 of 70 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Power of the Dog?"

Questions about The Power of the Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Power of the Dog?

Netflix

In the United States, The Power of the Dog streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Power of the Dog worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Will I feel good after watching The Power of the Dog?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Power of the Dog use?

HypocriteThe Pig-PenSingle TearThe AlcoholicGood Is Not SoftGood Colors, Evil ColorsManchildHarmful to MinorsRich BitchGay CowboyThe Lost LenoreThe Nicknamerand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Hypocrite, The Pig-Pen, and Single Tear.