Dances with Wolves

Is Dances with Wolves right for your family?

Movie 1990 181 min

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.

What's inside

Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. 14 (BR)

Likely present: ViolenceRomance & relationshipsReligion & spiritualityFamily themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content

The title suggests violence, family, political, and spiritual themes due to a Civil War soldier and his interaction with a Sioux tribe.

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