Dances with Wolves (1990)
A wounded soldier finds unexpected kinship and a new purpose on the vast, untamed Western frontier.
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.
How intense is Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Dances with Wolves feels like
- Tone
- epicintimatemelancholyearnestatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Dances with Wolves
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Is Dances with Wolves for you?
Is Dances with Wolves scary?
No. Dances with Wolves is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dances with Wolves gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dances with Wolves sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dances with Wolves OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves runs 3h 1m.
Where can I stream Dances with Wolves?
Dances with Wolves is streaming on AMC+ and MGM+.
Does Dances with Wolves have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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