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Dances with Wolves streaming

1990 Movie United States, United Kingdom Adventure, Drama, Western 181 min Ages 14+
By: Kevin Costner With: Robert Pastorelli, Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Rodney A. Grant, Graham Greene, Mary McDonnell

Lt. John Dunbar is dubbed a hero after he accidentally leads Union troops to a victory during the Civil War. He requests a position on the western frontier, but finds it deserted. He soon finds out he is not alone, but meets a wolf he dubs "Two-socks" and a curious Indian tribe. Dunbar quickly makes friends with the tribe, and discovers a white woman who was raised by the Indians. He gradually earns the respect of these native people, and sheds his white-man's ways.

Filmium rating
90%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 1991
Awards:
International Jury 1991
Nominations:
Competition 1991

Mood

Adventurous
Epic
Inspiring
Reflective

Cast & Crew

Kevin Costner
Michael Blake
Floyd Red Crow Westerman
Rodney A. Grant
Robert Pastorelli
Graham Greene
Mary McDonnell
Tantoo Cardinal
Jim Wilson

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Immersive Visuals
Landscape Cinematography
Natural Lighting
On-Location Filming
Wide Shots

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Epic
Measured
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

John Barry
Original Score

Style

Cinematic
Epic
Narrative-Driven
Naturalistic
Realistic

Time-Period

1860S
Civil War Era

Central Conflict

Conflict With U.S. Army
Cultural Understanding
Tribal Survival

Characters

Sioux Tribe Members
Stands With A Fist
Union Army Lieutenant

Ending

Dunbar'S Departure
Legacy
Tribal Independence

Historical Context

American Civil War
Westward Expansion

Key Plot Points

Dunbar Joins Sioux
Rescue Mission
Tribal Integration

Plot

Civil War Soldier
Cultural Exchange
Frontier Life
Identity
Native American Culture

Setting

1860S
American Frontier
Black Hills
Dakota Plains
South Dakota

Shooting Location

South Dakota
Wyoming

Theme

Colonialism
Cultural Understanding
Frontier Life
Identity
Respect For Native Tribes

Genre

Drama
Epic
Epic Western
Historical Drama
Western

Audiences

Adults
History Enthusiasts
Western Fans
Western Genre Fans

Titles

Dances With Wolves

Awards

Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Picture
Best Score
Best Sound

Box Office Success

$424 Million Worldwide
Top Grossing 1990

Critical Reception

Metacritic 72
Positive Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 87%

Popularity

Cultural Influence
Top Ten Films Of 1990

Ratings

A+ Cinemascore

Reception

Academy Awards
Box Office Hit
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Oscar-Winning

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1990
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