The Power of the Dog Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 4, 2022

The Power of the Dog

Release Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Netflix Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Limited

Director: Jane Campion

Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch • Jesse Plemons • Kirsten Dunst

R Drama N/A

3 / 5.0

54% WILL SEE 46% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A domineering, magnetic rancher responds with mocking cruelty when his brother brings home a new wife and her son, until the unexpected comes to pass.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in The Power of the Dog – Cast List

Benedict Cumberbatch
Avengers: Endgame, The Thing with Feathers
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Jesse Plemons
Digger, Bugonia
Kirsten Dunst
Roofman, Hidden Figures

Who is making The Power of the Dog – Crew List

A look at The Power of the Dog behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jane Campion last helmed Bright Star and In the Cut. The film's writer Jane Campion last penned Bright Star and In the Cut.

Director: Jane Campion
Screenwriter: Jane Campion
Producers: Iain Canning
Roger Frappier
Tanya Seghatchian
Emile Sherman

Studios: Netflix Originals
Production Company: Big Shell Films
Max Films
See-Saw Films

Production – What we know about the The Power of the Dog

Key Facts

The film will world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival (6/13/2021).
Based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2021

Completed

Changed The Power of the Dog movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for brief sexual content/full nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Power of the Dog Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer

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Teaser Trailer

The Power of the Dog Release Date: When was the film released?

The Power of the Dog was released in Netflix on Wednesday, December 1 , 2021. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers.