The Power of the Dog
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 The Power of the Dog in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Power of the Dog there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Power of the Dog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, BBC iPlayer | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog is a 2021 English-language drama and western film directed by Jane Campion. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 3000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Power of the Dog was produced by See-Saw Films, Max Films, and Brightstar and made in Australia and Canada. It was released on October 25, 2021, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Writers
- Jane Campion
- Release date
- October 25, 2021
- OTT release
- December 1, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, Canada
- Production
- See-Saw Films, Max Films, Brightstar
The Power of the Dog cast & crew
The Power of the Dog was directed by Jane Campion and written by Jane Campion.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank, Kodi Smit-McPhee as Peter Gordon, Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon, Jesse Plemons as George Burbank, Thomasin McKenzie as Lola, and Geneviève Lemon as Mrs. Lewis.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonny Greenwood, cinematography is by Ari Wegner, and it was produced by Roger Frappier and Jane Campion.
Is The Power of the Dog worth watching?
The Power of the Dog holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 2,963 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and western, The Power of the Dog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Power of the Dog
In United States, you can stream The Power of the Dog on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 1, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Power of the Dog
Benedict Cumberbatch
Phil Burbank
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Peter Gordon
Kirsten Dunst
Rose Gordon
Jesse Plemons
George Burbank
Thomasin McKenzie
Lola
Geneviève Lemon
Mrs. Lewis
Keith Carradine
The Governor
Frances Conroy
Old Lady
Kenneth Radley
Barkeep
Sean Keenan
Sven
George Mason
Cricket
Ramontay McConnell
Theo
The Power of the Dog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Power of the Dog in United States?
The Power of the Dog is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Power of the Dog on Netflix?
Yes — The Power of the Dog is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Power of the Dog in?
The Power of the Dog is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Power of the Dog?
The Power of the Dog runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is The Power of the Dog rated?
The Power of the Dog is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 2,963 ratings.
▸When did The Power of the Dog release on OTT?
The Power of the Dog became available digitally on December 1, 2021.
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