Dances with Wolves (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1990, Dances with Wolves is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Kevin Costner, running about 181 minutes. “Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dances with Wolves stars Kevin Costner as Lieutenant Dunbar, Mary McDonnell as Stands With A Fist, Graham Greene as Kicking Bird and Rodney A. Grant as Wind In His Hair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Dances with Wolves has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $424.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dances with Wolves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dances with Wolves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dances with Wolves (1990)?
- In US, Dances with Wolves is available to stream on MGM Plus and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dances with Wolves worth watching?
- Dances with Wolves holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dances with Wolves?
- Dances with Wolves stars Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant and Floyd Red Crow Westerman.
- When was Dances with Wolves released?
- Dances with Wolves was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 181 minutes.