Dances with Wolves

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

Nov 21 1990 PG-13 3h 1m
Adventure, Drama, Western

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Michael Blake

Directed by

Kevin Costner

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Allied Filmmakers, Majestic Films International, Tig Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 7 Oscars. 55 wins & 39 nominations total

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