Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves is a 1990 epic western film directed by and starring Kevin Costner. It is a film adaptation of the 1988 book of the same name by Michael Blake and tells the story of a Union Army Lieutenant who travels to the American frontier to find a military post, and his dealings with a group of Lakota Indians. Costner developed the film over 5 years, with a budget of $22 million. Dances with Wolves had high production values and won seven... More

Initial release date:

  • Oct 19, 1990

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 3 h

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Kevin Costner

Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for three BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards. Costner's roles include...

Tagline:

  • The Civil War had ended, but one man's battle with himself was just beginning...
  • Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered.
  • Lt. John Dunbar is about to discover the frontier...within himself.

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1990
  • Jun 17, 2003
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Runtime:

Runtime Film cut Note
  • 3 h
  • 3 h 5 min
  • 3 h 56 min
  • 3 h 44 min
  • (extended version)
  • 3 h 1 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 19,000,000

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Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film Winners

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominees

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  • 75
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