The Best Kevin Costner Movies
For over three decades, Kevin Costner has been captivating audiences with his powerful screen presence and rugged charm. From iconic sports dramas to epic westerns, he's brought some of the most memorable characters in film history to life. But it's not just about Costner’s star power - these films offer timeless stories that explore themes like loyalty, perseverance, and sacrifice. It's why a community of nearly 4,000 fans have come together to create the definitive list of his very best movies.
As you journey through this list, you'll discover what makes each movie remarkable - from Costner’s unique blend of intensity and vulnerability to the heart-warming tales that they tell. It's sure to be an unforgettable trip down memory lane for any avid fan – but even if you're just discovering him for the first time, there's still plenty here for everyone. Popular Kevin Costner movies include Dances with Wolves, Field of Dreams, and The Untouchables.
So whether you're revisiting your favorite moments or discovering something new – get ready to experience why Kevin Costner is one of Hollywood’s greatest stars. With over 30 years worth of amazing performances to choose from – it will be hard not fall in love with all his incredible work.
- 1Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Kevin Costner
Character: Lieutenant John J. Dunbar
Awards: Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Director of a Motion Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Motion Picture
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. Having observed ...more - 2Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones
- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson
Character: Ray Kinsella
When Iowa farmer Ray (Kevin Costner) hears a mysterious voice one night in his cornfield saying "If you build it, he will come," he feels the need to act. Despite taunts of lunacy, Ray builds a ...more - 3Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro
- Released: 1987
- Directed by: Brian De Palma
Character: Eliot Ness
After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone (Robert De Niro) rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) attempts to take ...more - 4Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Kevin Costner
Character: Charley Waite
Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall) and his cowhands Charley (Kevin Costner) and Mose (Abraham Benrubi) are driving cattle across a large expanse of country. When Mose ventures into a sparse village to buy ...more - 5Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins
- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Ron Shelton
Character: Crash Davis
In Durham, N.C., the Bulls minor league baseball team has one asset no other can claim: a poetry-loving groupie named Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). As the team's season begins, Annie selects brash ...more - 6Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young
- Released: 1987
- Directed by: Roger Donaldson
Character: Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell
Navy Lt. Tom Farrell (Kevin Costner) meets a young woman, Susan Atwell (Sean Young), and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice (Gene ...more
