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# Dances with Wolves - Parent Guide
This epic Western follows a Civil War soldier who befriends a Native American tribe. While PG-13 rated, it contains moderate violence including battle scenes and some mild language and sexual content. The film's 3+ hour runtime and slow pacing may challenge younger children's attention spans. Best suited for mature teens and older children interested in history.
About this movie
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Western
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Kevin Costner
Lieutenant Dunbar
Mary McDonnell
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Graham Greene
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Rodney A. Grant
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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