The Power of the Dog
Type: Book

As of November 2026, The Power of the Dog has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on Fresh Air.
The Power of the Dog is a 2021 Western psychological drama film written, co-produced and directed by Jane Campion. It is based on Thomas Savage's 1967 novel. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Set in Montana in 1925 and filmed mostly in rural areas in New Zealand’s Otago Region, the film is an international co-production between New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Fresh Air |
How do different shows talk about The Power of the Dog?
2 shows discussed The Power of the Dog in these episodes.
Who talks about The Power of the Dog on podcasts?
Jason Bateman brought up The Power of the Dog; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on SmartLess.
- Benedict Cumberbatch | SmartLess on SmartLess (Nov 2025) — Jason Bateman
- For Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, there are no rules to composing for film (2022 interview) on Fresh Air (Oct 2025)
What is The Power of the Dog mentioned alongside?
The Power of the Dog is most often mentioned alongside There Will Be Blood, Empath and Timothy Carlton.
Mentioned together: There Will Be Blood, Empath, Timothy Carlton, Sophie Hunter, Max Porter, Wanda Ventham, Martin Freeman, Michael Frayn, Screen Actors Guild, French's