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In 1865, Civil War hero Lt. John Dunbar asks to be reassigned to the western frontier before it disappears. At his isolated post he develops a relationship with the peaceful Lakota Sioux and a white woman who lives among them, finding greater kinship with them than with his own people. Read more

Starring	Kevin Costner, Rodney A. Grant, Mary McDonnell, Gordon Tootoosis
Director	Kevin Costner
Genres	Action/Adventure

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- A liberal Western Ð the Indians (or Native Americans) are the good guys Ð sentimental and over-long, but nonetheless affecting. A version of 'the director's cut' was promised for videocassette, with a running time of 240 minutes.
- 30810
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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- - 38
  - 6
  Dances With Brilliance
  
  Kevin Costner has always been one of those actors you either love or hate, much like the singing and celebrity of Victoria Beckham or Marmite.
  
  It is ... read more »
  
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- 2680
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - David Levy
  - Totteridge, London
  - 29 Feb 2004 at 22:26
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- - 0
  - 0
  You have to see this
  
  Wow - u have to see this - thruly thought provoking.
  
  Even if a little one sided. they treated kevin C so unfairly in condemming this.
  
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- 1120342
- - a customer
  - 19 May 2012 at 19:44
- - 0
  - 0
  one of those films that you HAVE to see
  
  I kept meaning to watch this film because of how everyone was raving about it, and am so glad that I did, wish I'd done it sooner.
  
  this film has ... read more »
  
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- 1115532
- - cheesekake
  - 758 reviews
  - uk
  - 30 Apr 2012 at 19:48
- - 1
  - 0
  good in 1990 still good in 2011
  
  I watched this when it was first on the cinema and it is still as good now. Really enjoyed it this time round on dvd. Very good story, worth watching.
  
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- - smokeychops
  - 412 reviews
  - newcastle under lyme
  - 20 Dec 2011 at 16:56
- - 1
  - 1
  Easy Watching, classic
  
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  A classic, would recommend- however long in places. Dont rush to rent it, but an easy film to watch on a lazy afternoon
  
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- - fairywingsandprettythings
  - 2 reviews
  - Grimsby
  - 27 Nov 2011 at 17:59
- - 0
  - 3
  breast-beating hokum
  
  Fabulous landscape but the worst and most sentimental tosh for plot and character. This film with its naive and patronising view of native Americans is an ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - oxford
  - 15 Aug 2010 at 14:36
- - 2
  - 0
  Just as enjoyable fifth time round!
  
  You know when a film is really good: when you enjoy it just as much the fifth - or sixth - time you watch it! There are not many: Lawrence of Arabia, The ... read more »
  
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- 901914
- - Chrisaljack
  - 133 reviews
  - Hellingly
  - 28 Jun 2010 at 18:52
- - 1
  - 0
  Great but not the whole movie
  
  Excellent movie....but the description for this movie = Blu-ray: 3 hrs 47 mins
  
  but the Blu-Ray you get has actually 'only' about 3 hours ... read more »
  
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  - Ivybridge
  - 28 Apr 2010 at 09:08
- - 0
  - 0
  Special featurs were waste of time
  
  I like the film, the idea of discovered connection with the wild life. The special features were added later, probably many years after the film was made, it ... read more »
  
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- - Turms
  - 23 reviews
  - Poole
  - 29 Mar 2010 at 22:23
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  - 0
  directed by kevin costner starring kevin costner produced by kevin costner
  
  This film is pretty good.
  
  The fact that you are treated to Kevin Costner telling you that he starred, directed, produced, advertised, wrote, got the ... read more »
  
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  - Fort William
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 22:10
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  - 0
  A great film
  
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  A sweeping epic that last for nearly four hours.
  
  The cinematography is simply gorgeous with great sweeping vistas of unspoilt landscape.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- - Val777
  - 3 reviews
  - Pudsey
  - 05 Aug 2009 at 03:32
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- - 38
  - 6
  Dances With Brilliance
  
  Kevin Costner has always been one of those actors you either love or hate, much like the singing and celebrity of Victoria Beckham or Marmite.
  
  It is ... read more »
  
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- 2680
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - David Levy
  - Totteridge, London
  - 29 Feb 2004 at 22:26
- - 11
  - 1
  Only half the movie...
  
  This is a great movie, the interaction between Costner's character and the native Americans is very believable. Enjoyable adventure. Highly recommended.read more »
  
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- 336643
- - kansaiguy
  - Surrey
  - 02 Jun 2005 at 20:59
- - 9
  - 2
  Yet another not-very-good Best Picture winner
  
  A strong, beautifully crafted first 45 minutes, in which Costner’s idealistic soldier finds refuge in an abandoned frontier outpost, is sadly let down by a... read more »
  
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- 336503
- - ATfilmcritic
  - London
  - 01 Jun 2005 at 19:29
- - 6
  - 1
  Very Entertaining
  
  Dances with Wolves was very entertaining, but I almost gave up on it initially, as it started too slowly. However, the moment the Native Indians appear, it ... read more »
  
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- 108939
- - Raj
  - England
  - 30 May 2005 at 19:34
- - 5
  - 1
  dances with wolves
  
  not a fan of this film wouldnt rent it again
  
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- 488064
- - johanne macdonald
  - inverness(scotland)
  - 25 Oct 2007 at 19:44
- - 4
  - 0
  Definition of a classic
  
  Dances With Wolves is not a movie that i would ever pick out to watch if im being honest. The DVD cover is uninspiring and it appeared to be another 'cowboy... read more »
  
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- 411308
- - Dante3000
  - 46 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 12 Feb 2007 at 16:44
- - 4
  - 0
  Top notch film?
  
  In a word yes! Pictures don’t win 7 Oscars for no reason. In typical Costner style the film drags on a bit long, (make sure you have a full bottle of wine ... read more »
  
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- 298087
- - CaptainRantflaps
  - Flintshire
  - 22 Jan 2004 at 15:13
- - 4
  - 1
  Dances With Wolves... Double Disc
  
  Well if you can sit-down for four hours
  
  Then you will be in for a treat this film will go down as a classic
  
  In years to come
  
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- - a customer
  - england/oldham
  - 29 Oct 2004 at 16:34
- - 4
  - 2
  disappointing
  
  i was recommended this movie believing it to be a good plot and a well acted movie. Neither of these beliefs came good as i thought kevin costner was ... read more »
  
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- - louisefoye
  - 1 review
  - Belfast
  - 19 Aug 2008 at 15:12
- - 2
  - 0
  Just as enjoyable fifth time round!
  
  You know when a film is really good: when you enjoy it just as much the fifth - or sixth - time you watch it! There are not many: Lawrence of Arabia, The ... read more »
  
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- 901914
- - Chrisaljack
  - 133 reviews
  - Hellingly
  - 28 Jun 2010 at 18:52

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  In 1865, Civil War hero Lt. John Dunbar asks to be reassigned to the western frontier before it disappears. At his isolated post he develops a relationship with the peaceful Lakota Sioux and a white woman who lives among them, finding greater kinship with them than with his own people....

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  In 1865, Civil War hero Lt. John Dunbar asks to be reassigned to the western frontier before it disappears. At his isolated post he develops a relationship with the peaceful Lakota Sioux and a white woman who lives among them, finding greater kinship with them than with his own people....