Is The Power of the Dog sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 96% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Power of the Dog end with hope?

Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Power of the Dog easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Power of the Dog scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Power of the Dog violent?

Somewhat. More violent than 59% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Power of the Dog

Name: The Power of the Dog
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 2021
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Thomasin McKenzie

Directed by Jane Campion

Produced by See-Saw Films, Max Films

2021127 min6.7 / 10

A slow-burn psychological Western about repressed desire and toxic masculinity, where a charismatic bully's cruelty masks deeper secrets and self-loathing.

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.

Where to watch

StreamNetflix

Questions people ask

Is The Power of the Dog sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does The Power of the Dog end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Power of the Dog easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Power of the Dog scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Power of the Dog violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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