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Dances with Wolves (1990)

English and Lakota drama film directed by Kevin Costner

Film facts

Runtime
3h 1m 181 min
Released
9 November 1990
Languages
English, Lakota, Pawnee

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Dances with Wolves has a runtime of 3 hours 1 minute (181 min). The English film released on 9 November 1990. It is directed by Kevin Costner and stars Mary McDonnell, Rodney A. Grant and Kevin Costner.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Dean Semler
Written by
Michael Blake
Produced by
Kevin Costner, Jim Wilson, Jake Eberts
Production
Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers
Distribution
Orion Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$22 million
Box office
$424.2 million
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture; Silver nugget for the best foreign film; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay and 5 more
Based on
Dances with Wolves
Set in
South Dakota
Filmed in
Kansas

Release and where to watch

In theatres
9 November 1990
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Dances with Wolves?

Dances with Wolves has a runtime of 3 hours 1 minute, or 181 min.

When did Dances with Wolves release?

Dances with Wolves released on 9 November 1990.

Who directed Dances with Wolves?

Dances with Wolves is directed by Kevin Costner.

Who is in the cast of Dances with Wolves?

The cast of Dances with Wolves includes Mary McDonnell, Rodney A. Grant, Kevin Costner, Graham Greene, Maury Chaykin and Floyd Red Crow Westerman.

Where can I watch Dances with Wolves online?

Dances with Wolves streams on Netflix.

How much did Dances with Wolves earn at the box office?

Dances with Wolves grossed $424.2 million on a budget of $22 million.

Is Dances with Wolves based on a true story or a book?

Dances with Wolves is based on Dances with Wolves.

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Updated 7 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.