The Power of the Dog (2021)

Name: The Power of the Dog
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 2021
Duration: 127 min
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Thomasin McKenzie

2h 7m Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Drama Western

Plot

Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank exerts his control over his brother George's new wife, Rose, and her teenage son, Peter, using intimidation to assert his dominance. As tensions rise on the sprawling Montana ranch, the fragile family dynamics are threatened by Phil's ruthless behavior. However, buried secrets begin to surface, challenging the power he wields and changing their lives forever. The clash between Phil's toxic masculinity and Peter's quiet resilience sets the stage for a gripping exploration of vulnerability, jealousy, and the complexities of familial relationships.

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch Kodi Smit-McPhee Kirsten Dunst Jesse Plemons Thomasin McKenzie Geneviève Lemon Keith Carradine Frances Conroy Kenneth Radley Sean Keenan George Mason Ramontay McConnell David Denis Cohen Holloway Max Mata