The Power of the Dog vs The Rider
The Rider has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for The Power of the Dog). The Rider is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 2h 7m. The Rider is the older of the two (2018 against 2021). Both are drama, western movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Power of the Dog
The Rider| The Power of the Dog | The Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Length | 2h 7m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Drama, Western | Drama, Western |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jane Campion | Chloé Zhao |
| Main cast | Benedict Cumberbatch, Frances Conroy, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst | Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Cat Clifford, Terri Dawn Pourier |
Synopsis
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.
The Rider
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
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