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Kevin Costner, known for his role as John Dutton in the Neo-Western drama series, Yellowstone, has starred in numerous blockbusters and classics to date. He is a recipient of major accolades, including three Golden Globes, a Primetime Emmy, and two Academy Awards.
Yellowstone is about the Dutton family, who own the titular ranch, which is the largest in America. Outsiders are constantly watching to seize portions of their territory. Murder, disputes, rivalries, and other issues result from the Dutton's retaliation against trespassers to defend their property.
Costner left Yellowstone in 2023, after season five part one of the show finished airing. If this show has made you a Costner fan, here are ten movies listed below to watch him in a variety of roles.
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10 best Kevin Costner movies of all time
1) Bull Durham (1988)
Rated: 7/10 on IMDb
This film revolves around Lawrence "Crash" Davis, a baseball catcher. He is hired to coach Nuke, who is a newbie in the game. Soon, Annie Savoy joins the Bulls Minor League, and both of them get involved with her.
Costner plays the role of the veteran baseball catcher, who is hired to coach Ebby Calvin Nuke Laloosh. The film also stars Susan Sarandon, Trey Wilson, and Robert Wuhl, among many others.
2) Dances with Wolves (1990)
Rated: 8/10 on IMDb
The plot of the film revolves around a Civil War soldier who develops a liking for a band of Lakota Indians. Gradually, his liking for them makes him leave his former life to come and live with them.
The official synopsis of the film reads,
"A Civil War soldier develops a relationship with a band of Lakota Indians. Attracted by the simplicity of their lifestyle, he chooses to leave his former life behind to be with them."
It continues,
"Having observed him, they give him the name Dances With Wolves. Soon he is a welcomed member of the tribe and falls in love with a white woman who has been raised in the tribe. Tragedy results when Union soldiers arrive with designs on the land."
Kevin Costner not only directs this film but also stars in it as Lieutenant Dunbar, the protagonist. In the movie, he leaves his former life to be with the people of the Lakota tribe. Alongside Costner, the film also stars Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, and Wes Studi, among many others.
3) Field of Dreams (1989)
Rated: 7.5/10 on IMDb
This is another baseball film that revolves around the life of Ray Kinsella. Ray is a baseball fan and farmer who hears a mysterious voice one night, after which he builds a baseball field in his backyard.
This movie stars Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, the protagonist. In the movie, Costner is a farmer and baseball fan who builds the field of his dreams. Alongside Costner, the film also stars Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, Dwier Brown, and Ami Madigan, among many others.
4) A Perfect World (1993)
Rated 7.5/10 on IMDb
The plot of this crime thriller revolves around Robert 'Butch' Haynes, who is a prisoner on the run. He kidnaps an eight-year-old kid and slowly becomes friends with him. However, a Texas ranger wants to hunt and bring Haynes down.
The official synopsis of the film reads,
"Butch (Kevin Costner), an escaped state prisoner from a Texas jail, kidnaps Philip (T.J. Lowther), a young, impressionable boy. As they embark on a trip across the American Southwest together, a surprising bond..... has a heart of gold, but must pursue him anyway out of duty to the law and a desire to protect the child. Content expanded."
Kevin Costner plays the role of Robert 'Butch' Haynes, a criminal on the run who kidnaps a young boy. The film also stars Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther, Bradley Whitford, and Linda Hart, among others.
5) Open Range (2003)
Rated 7.4/10 on IMDb
The plot of Open Range deals with three cowboy friends. One day, while cattle gazing, they came across a town that was ruled by a kingpin rancher. Kevin Costner not only directs this film but also plays the role of Charley Waite, who is one of the three cowboys in the film.
Open Range also stars Robert Duvall, Annette Bening, Michael Gambon, and Michael Jeter, among many others.
6) Molly's Game (2017)
Rated 7.4/10 on IMDb
The movie deals with the character of Molly (played by Jessica Chastain), whose career as a skier comes to an end after she gets injured. After that, she steps into the world of poker and starts running high-stakes poker games. This puts Molly on the FBI radar in no time.
Kevin Costner plays the role of Larry Bloom, who is the father of the protagonist, Jessica Bloom. Alongside Costner and Jessica, the film also stars Michael Cera, Idris Elba, and Jeremy Strong, among many others.
7) Thirteen Days (2000)
Rated 7.3/10 on IMDb
This is a historical political thriller in which President John F. Kennedy gets to know about the Soviet threat of planting a nuclear weapon in Cuba. Kennedy tries to stop them with the help of his administration and officials.
The official synopsis of the film reads,
"For thirteen extraordinary days in October of 1962, the world stood on the brink of an unthinkable catastrophe. Across the globe, people anxiously awaited the outcome of a harrowing political, diplomatic and military confrontation that threatened to end in an apocalyptic nuclear exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union..."
In this film, Kevin Costner plays the role of Kenneth O'Donnell, a top White House assistant. Bruce Greenwood, Steven Culp, Dylan Baker, and Kevin Conway, among many others, star in this film alongside Costner.
8) Let Him Go (2000)
Rated 6.7/10 on IMDb
The plot of Let Him Go revolves around an elderly couple who try to save their grandson and their former daughter-in-law from their abusive husband and in-laws.
Kevin Costner stars as the retired sheriff named George Blackledge and Diane Lane plays his wife, Margaret. The film also stars Kayli Carter, Ryan Bruce, Lesley Manville, Will Brittain, Jeffrey Donovan, and Booboo Stewart, among others.
9) Man of Steel (2013)
Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb
Zack Synder’s Man of Steel is a story about an alien child who is sent to Earth to reside amongst humans. With time, the alien's child grows up and learns about his superhuman abilities. He tries to help people with his superpowers and save the earth from the impending threat.
Kevin Costner plays the role of Jonathan Kent in this film, who raises Clark as one of his children. The movie stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, and Ayelet Zurer as Lara, among many others.
10) Fandango (1985)
Rated 6.7/10 on IMDb
This movie is about five Texas college friends who go on one last trip before they turn into adults. The official synopsis of the film reads as follows:
"Gardner Barnes (Kevin Costner) is a young Texan who has just graduated from college and is unsure of what to do next. Along with his friends, collectively known as the Groovers, Gardner embarks on a road trip to the Rio Grande as a last hurrah for the group."
It continues:
"As the trip progresses, Gardner and his buddies, including Kenneth Waggener (Sam Robards) and Phil Hicks (Judd Nelson), struggle with their impending adulthood and the looming issue of the Vietnam War."
This is one of Kevin Costner’s oldest movies. He stars as Garden Barnes in this film, who is a college student and a member of a clique called the Groovers. The film also stars Sam Robards, Judd Nelson, Chuck Bush, and Brian Cesak, among others.
Which of the above Kevin Costner movies is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
