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Summary Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother (Jesse Plemons) brings home a new wife (Kirsten Dunst) and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

The Power of the Dog
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 58 Critic Reviews
89
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 408 User Ratings
6.5
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Summary Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother (Jesse Plemons) brings home a new wife (Kirsten Dunst) and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 58 Critic Reviews
89
98% Positive
57 Reviews
2% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 58 Critic Reviews
89
98% Positive
57 Reviews
2% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 408 User Ratings
6.5
62% Positive
251 Ratings
19% Mixed
79 Ratings
19% Negative
78 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 408 User Ratings
6.5
62% Positive
251 Ratings
19% Mixed
79 Ratings
19% Negative
78 Ratings

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Production Company New Zealand Film Commission, Cross City Films, BBC Film, See-Saw Films, Bad Girl Creek, Max Films International, Brightstar
Release Date Nov 17, 2021
Duration 2 h 6 m
Rating R
Tagline What it means to be a man.
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 12 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 5 Wins & 13 Nominations