The Power of the Dog (2021)
A charismatic rancher's cruel intimidation of his new family slowly unravels, revealing hidden, intimate secrets.
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.
How intense is The Power of the Dog?
The Power of the Dog has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Power of the Dog feels like
- Tone
- bleakintimatesuspensefulatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Power of the Dog
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Power of the Dog for you?
Is The Power of the Dog scary?
No. The Power of the Dog is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Power of the Dog gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Power of the Dog sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Power of the Dog OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Power of the Dog?
The Power of the Dog runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream The Power of the Dog?
The Power of the Dog is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Power of the Dog have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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