# Dances with Wolves (1990)

> An isolated Union lieutenant finds belonging among the Lakota while the violence of westward expansion closes in around his adopted community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/462

## Facts

- Runtime: 181 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western
- Director: Kevin Costner
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, Tantoo Cardinal, Robert Pastorelli, Charles Rocket
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099348/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sweeping, contemplative, romantic, historical film night, epic movie marathon

## Synopsis

A soldier finds unexpected friendship and purpose on the American frontier.

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