Dances with Wolves poster
Where to stream

Dances with Wolves

7.819903h 1mPG-13MovieAdventureDramaWestern

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.

DirectorKevin Costner
WriterMichael Blake
ProducersJim Wilson·Kevin Costner

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAMC Plus Apple TV channelAMC Plus Apple TV channelAMC+AMC+YouTube TVYouTube TVMGM PlusMGM PlusBBC AmericaBBC AmericaAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX PlayerAmazon MX Player
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kevin Costner

KCKevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Lieutenant Dunbar
MMMary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell
Stands With A Fist
GGGraham Greene
Graham Greene
Kicking Bird
RGRodney A. Grant
Rodney A. Grant
Wind In His Hair
FWFloyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Ten Bears
TCTantoo Cardinal
Tantoo Cardinal
Black Shawl
RPRobert Pastorelli
Robert Pastorelli
Timmons
CRCharles Rocket
Charles Rocket
Lieutenant Elgin
MCMaury Chaykin
Maury Chaykin
Major Fambrough
JHJimmy Herman
Jimmy Herman
Stone Calf
NHNathan Lee Chasing Horse
Nathan Lee Chasing Horse
Smiles A Lot
MSMichael Spears
Michael Spears
Otter

More from Kevin Costner · Lead actor

Yellowstone
Yellowstone
2018 · 8.3
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
1985 · 7.5
Man of Steel
Man of Steel
2013 · 6.7
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
2016 · 8.0
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · 6.0
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021 · 8.1
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
1987 · 7.8
Molly's Game
Molly's Game
2017 · 7.2
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1991 · 6.9
See all fromKevin Costner

More from Mary McDonnell · Co-star actress

Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · 8.2
ER
ER
1994 · 7.8
Fargo
Fargo
2014 · 8.3
The Closer
The Closer
2005 · 7.8
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
1994 · 7.2
American Experience
American Experience
1988 · 6.5
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
2004 · 7.8
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
2004 · 8.2
Major Crimes
Major Crimes
2012 · 7.4
The Boroughs
The Boroughs
2026 · 7.1
See all fromMary McDonnell

More like this

The Way West
The Way West
1967 · 6.1
The Cowboys
The Cowboys
1972 · 7.1
The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
1972 · 6.1
News of the World
News of the World
2020 · 6.9
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo
1977 · 6.0
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995 · 6.2
Man in the Wilderness
Man in the Wilderness
1971 · 6.3
Bad Day at Black Rock
Bad Day at Black Rock
1955 · 7.3
Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here
Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here
1969 · 5.8
Last of the Dogmen
Last of the Dogmen
1995 · 6.8
Dead Man
Dead Man
1995 · 7.3
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
1955 · 6.4

Dances with Wolves — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dances with Wolves?

Dances with Wolves is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dances with Wolves on Netflix?

No, Dances with Wolves is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and AMC Plus.

Is Dances with Wolves on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dances with Wolves is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Dances with Wolves for free?

Dances with Wolves is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United States.