Dances with Wolves poster

1990·181 min·Released

Dances with Wolves

“Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered.”

Adventure
Drama
Western

Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.

7.8(4,726 votes)

Popularity8

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Dances with Wolves (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Cast & Crew

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Lieutenant Dunbar

Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell

Stands With A Fist

Graham Greene

Graham Greene

Kicking Bird

Rodney A. Grant

Rodney A. Grant

Wind In His Hair

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman

Ten Bears

Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal

Black Shawl

Robert Pastorelli

Robert Pastorelli

Timmons

Charles Rocket

Charles Rocket

Lieutenant Elgin

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Major Fambrough

Jimmy Herman

Jimmy Herman

Stone Calf

Nathan Lee Chasing Horse

Nathan Lee Chasing Horse

Smiles A Lot

Michael Spears

Michael Spears

Otter

Steve Butterworth

Written on 4/17/2017

One of my all-time favorite movies. I can't begin to remember how many times I've seen it. And I'll watch it again. Kevin Costner gives a compelling performance, but so does the entire cast. One gets a great sense of who the Lakota were and are. Respect.

Gimly

Written on 12/28/2019

I watched the extended version of this film, and I just have to say, any film that can run for FOUR HOURS and not come out the other end as a boring pile of garbage, is worthy of some pretty serious praise. That said, _Dances with Wolves_ is not really in my wheelhouse, and although it held my attention I can't see myself probably ever watching it again. Costner knows what he's about, and that's great, but a four-hour film about American history with strong romance elements is never going to blow me away. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

CinemaSerf

Written on 8/26/2023

There are two actor of recent years that I really struggle with. One is Tom Hanks, the other is Kevin Costner. His monotonic narrative as he conveys this story via his journal makes this otherwise breathtakingly beautiful story frequently a real plod. He is "Lt. Dunbar" who after a very close shave with the Confederate troops during the US Civil War is posted to a far outpost where he finds himself living a solitary existence with only a wolf ("Two Socks") for company. That is until a passing warrior gets a glimpse of him at his bath and runs a mile. What now ensues is a gently paced story depicting his developing relationship with his neighbouring Sioux tribe. This film features a memorable John Barry score to accompany some fine cinematography, and the efforts from Graham Greene ("Kicking Bird") and a slew of other native American actors is excellent. It's just Kevin. He was the power being the production, and certainly had some skill directing it - but his acting... It is so soporific. He simply doesn't convey well the senses of loneliness, fear and joy that his character experiences as he gradually becomes subsumed into a new - sometimes rather brutal - identity. The story demonstrates and exposes the prevailing attitudes of both cultures towards the other, of their suspicions and mistrust - and were the "Dunbar" role to have been portrayed by a more heavyweight screen presence, then we could have had a memorable movie rather than just a long one. It is still good, though - just could have been doing with more oomph from the star.

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Director Michael Apted Reflects On DANCES WITH WOLVES

Director Michael Apted Reflects On DANCES WITH WOLVES

Dances with Wolves (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Dances with Wolves (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Kevin Costner talks about directing the wolves in 'Dancing with Wolves' - The Graham Norton Show

Kevin Costner talks about directing the wolves in 'Dancing with Wolves' - The Graham Norton Show

Dances With Wolves Wins Cinematography: 1991 Oscars

Dances With Wolves Wins Cinematography: 1991 Oscars

Dances With Wolves Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1991 Oscars

Dances With Wolves Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1991 Oscars

Dances With Wolves Wins Film Editing: 1991 Oscars

Dances With Wolves Wins Film Editing: 1991 Oscars