The Ballad of Buster Scruggs vs The Power of the Dog
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.8/10 for The Power of the Dog). The Power of the Dog is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 2h 12m. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is the older of the two (2018 against 2021). Both are drama, western movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Power of the Dog| The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | The Power of the Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 12m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music, Mystery, Romance, Western | Drama, Western |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen | Jane Campion |
| Main cast | David Krumholtz, Clancy Brown, Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Willie Watson | Benedict Cumberbatch, Frances Conroy, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst |
Synopsis
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
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.
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