Dances with Wolves (1990)

Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered.

Dances with Wolves (1990) poster

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.

Director: Kevin Costner
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Runtime: 181 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 2.3/5 (2 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Editing: William Hoy, Steve Potter
Production: Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $22M
Box Office: $424M
Original Language: en

Themes

Existential Dread and Questioning, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Stories of Hope and Redemption

Keywords

friendship, mutiny, countryside, based on novel or book, unsociability, wolf, culture clash, self-discovery, freedom, desertion, language barrier, dakota, buffalo, native american, kansas, usa

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dances with Wolves about?
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.
Who directed Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves was directed by Kevin Costner.
Who stars in Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves stars Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman, Tantoo Cardinal.
How long is Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves has a runtime of 3h 1m (181 minutes).
What genre is Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves is a Adventure, Drama, Western film.
What is the Filmori rating for Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves has a Filmori rating of 2.3/5 based on 2 ratings.
What is the budget of Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves had a budget of $22M.
How much did Dances with Wolves gross?
Dances with Wolves grossed $424M worldwide.
Where was Dances with Wolves produced?
Dances with Wolves was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Dances with Wolves?
The themes of Dances with Wolves include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Stories of Hope and Redemption.