Dances with Wolves
Seen it?1990 | 181 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 7 Oscars, it made about 19 times its budget, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 3 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 1 min.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 7 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and 3 more. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$424 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 569K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Costner
- Kevin CostnerLieutenant Dunbar
- Mary McDonnellStands With A Fist
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