Dances with Wolves movie poster

Dances with Wolves

"Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered."

March 30, 1990 3h 1m 7.8/10 (4,549 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Dances with Wolves is a adventure/drama film. directed by Kevin Costner. With a runtime of 3h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, and Graham Greene

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 30, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 3h 1m 181 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (4,549 votes)
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Budget $22M Production budget
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Box Office $424.2M 19.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$424,208,848

Production Companies

  • Tig Productions
  • Majestic Films International
  • Allied Filmmakers

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 u...

Who directed Dances with Wolves?

Dances with Wolves was directed by Kevin Costner.

How long is Dances with Wolves?

Dances with Wolves has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minutes (181 minutes total).

When was Dances with Wolves released?

Dances with Wolves was released on March 30, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dances with Wolves?

The main cast of Dances with Wolves includes Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman.

Is Dances with Wolves worth watching?

Dances with Wolves has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,549 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.