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    The Power of the Dog (film) - Wikipedia

    • The Power of the Dog is a 2021 Western psychological drama film written and directed by Jane Campion. It is based on Thomas Savage's 1967 novel of the same title. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Set in Montana but shot mostly in rural Otago, the film is an international co-production among … See more

    Release dateDecember 1, 2021 (USA)
    Content ratingR
    GenreDrama · Western
    Directed byJane Campion
    Plot

    In 1925 Montana, wealthy ranch-owning brothers Phil and George Burbank meet widow and inn owner Rose Gordon during a cattle drive. The kindhearted George is quickly taken with Rose, but the coarse and volatile Phi… See more

    Cast

    • Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank
    • Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon
    • Jesse Plemons as George Burbank
    • Kodi Smit-McPhee as Peter Gordon… See more

    Production

    In early 2017, writer-director Jane Campion, having just finished filming the second season of Top of the Lake, received a copy of Thomas Savage's 1967 novel The Power of the Dog from her stepmother, Judith. Enthralled … See more

    Release

    The Power of the Dog premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and had Special Presentation screenings at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and Telluride Fil… See more

    Reception

    Although Netflix does not report box-office grosses of its films, IndieWire estimated the film made $125,000 from 40 theaters in its opening weekend, and a total of $160,000 over its first five days.
    Over its firs… See more

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    The Power of the dog ending explained: Themes and …

    Apr 27, 2023 · The ending of “The Power of the Dog” is deliberately ambiguous and open to interpretation. After a series of increasingly tense and violent events, the film concludes with Phil standing alone in the field, watching as the herd of …

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  3. Screen Rant
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    The Power Of The Dog Ending Explained (In Detail) - Screen Rant

  4. Netflix
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    Phil Burbank Character Breakdown | The Power of the Dog

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    The Power of the Dog movie review (2021) - Roger Ebert

    Nov 17, 2021 · The Power of the Dog. Drama. 126 minutes ‧ R ‧ 2021. Monica Castillo. November 17, 2021. 5 min read. Benedict Cumberbatch is perhaps not the first actor that springs to mind when thinking of casting a Western, but …

  7. Los Angeles Times
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    'Power of the Dog' ending explained: Phil and Peter’s fates - Los ...

  8. IMDb
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    The Power of the Dog (2021) - IMDb

    The Power of the Dog: Directed by Jane Campion. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Geneviève Lemon, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee. Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him.

  9. NPR
    https://www.npr.org/2021/11/19/1056515601

    Rugged masculinity takes a dark turn in 'The Power of …

    Nov 19, 2021 · Benedict Cumberbatch is the picture of rugged American masculinity in The Power of the Dog. The great New Zealand writer-director Jane Campion has long been acclaimed for her films about...

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    The Power of the Dog (2021) - Plot - IMDb

    In 1925 rural Montana, the Burbank brothers, swaggering Phil and mild-mannered George, have been running the family's ranch for years. But Phil, who learned everything from his mentor "Bronco" Henry, enjoys bullying his …

  11. BBC
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    The Power of the Dog: A five-star 'brooding …

    Sep 2, 2021 · Cumberbatch stars as Phil, a cowboy who runs a successful cattle ranch with his brother George (Jesse Plemons) in 1925 Montana. The brothers share a bedroom, but they could be from distant...