The Power of the Dog is a new drama film coming to Netflix. The movie will be directed by Jane Campion, and it stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst in this mysterious story set during the turbulent 1960s. All we know so far about the plot is that it’s about a man who sets out on an ambitious but dangerous project to build a dam in his remote New Zealand homeland, seeking revenge for his father’s death. So stay tuned for updates!
Plot Summary of “The Power of the Dog”
In 20th-century Montana, a sadistic ranch owner launches a campaign against a young widow when she unexpectedly marries his brother and comes to life on the ranch. More plot details include the story of a man who sets out to build a dam, seeking revenge for the death of his father. Despite being set in Montana during the 20th century, this new film is based on Thomas Savage’s novel about family and relationships in New Zealand during the 1960s.
About the movie “The Power of the Dog”
The Power of the Dog is one of many new films that will be released on Netflix in 2021. It was written and directed by Jane Campion, who recently co-produced The Tale with Jennifer Fox. In addition to Cumberbatch as the lead, Kirsten Dunst stars as his wife’s sister; Jesse Plemons plays the ranch owner; Thomasin McKenzie portrays Savage’s niece Rosalie; Kodi Smit-McPhee takes on the role of her nephew James (Savage) and Frances Conroy appears as a loving grandmother.
This film marks a return for director Jane Campion to features after creating six acclaimed episodes for Top Of The Lake: China Girl last year. Fans are eagerly awaiting this newest installment from the Oscar-winning director of The Piano.
The “Power Of the Dog” also marks a return for Benedict Cumberbatch, who starred in Campion’s 2013 movie Bright Star and 2011 miniseries Top Of The Lake. It will be his first major role since playing Doctor Strange as well as directing an episode of Patrick Melrose on Sky Atlantic this year he’ll next appear opposite Meryl Streep in Into The Woods at Christmas. As such, it is expected that both Jane Campion and Benedict Cumberbatch will now become household names to many more people around the world.”
Cast Details of “Power of the Dog”
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank
- Kirsten Dunst as Rose
- Jesse Plemons as George Burbank
- Thomasin McKenzie as Lola
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Peter
- Frances Conroy
- Keith Carradine as Governor Edward
- Peter Carroll
- Adam Beach as Edward Nappo
- Ramontay McConnell as Theo
Release Date of “Power of the Dog”
It is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in September 2021. It will also screen at the 2021 New York Film Festival on October 1, 2021.
