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The Best Kevin Costner Movies

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This list of the best Kevin Costner movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. Kevin Costner became an Oscar-winner when his 1990 film Dances with Wolves took home the top prize at the Academy Awards. Kevin Costner's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world, but the order of this Kevin Costner movies list is decided by how many votes each film receives, so only the most highly rated Kevin Costner movies will be at the top.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Kevin Costner movies?" and "What are the greatest Kevin Costner roles of all time?" So, do you prefer the films starring a young Kevin Costner or the titles he starred in as a more mature actor? The greatest Kevin Costner performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. This list of his illustrious and often sports related filmography includes movies like Field of Dreams and The Untouchables.If you think the best Kevin Costner role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one.

And if you're a fan of Costner's epic stories, you might also enjoy our list of best Mel Gibson movies and best Russell Crowe movies.

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Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell
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

Dances with Wolves is a 1990 American epic western film directed, produced by, and starring... more
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Field of Dreams
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Character: Ray Kinsella

Field of Dreams is a 1989 American fantasy-drama film directed by Phil Alden Robinson, who... more
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The Untouchables
Robert De Niro, Sean Connery
Character: Eliot Ness

The Untouchables is a 1987 American drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David... more
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Bull Durham
Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon
Character: Crash Davis

Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy sports film. It is partly based upon the minor... more
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Open Range
Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall
Character: Charley Waite

Open Range is a 2003 American western film directed and co-produced by Kevin Costner, starring... more
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#3 of 77 The 30+ Best Modern Western Movies#1 of 59 The Best Western Movies of the 21st Century
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For Love of the Game
Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston
Character: Billy Chapel

For Love of the Game is a 1999 American drama sports film based on the novel of the same title... more
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No Way Out
Brad Pitt, Kevin Costner
Character: Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell

No Way Out is a 1987 thriller film. It stars Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young. Will... more
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#45 of 140 The Greatest Movie Remakes of All Time#92 of 112 The Best Action Movies Of The 1980s
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Tin Cup
Kevin Costner, Rene Russo
Character: Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy

Tin Cup is a 1996 romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Ron Shelton, and starring... more
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#172 of 252 The Funniest '90s Movies#16 of 57 The Best Sports Romance Movies
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JFK
Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman
Character: Jim Garrison

JFK is a 1991 American historical legal-conspiracy thriller film directed by Oliver Stone. It... more
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Silverado
Kevin Costner, John Cleese
Character: Jake

Silverado is a 1985 American Western film produced and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. The... more
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Morgan Freeman, Sean Connery
Character: Robin Hood

This film is a 1991 American-British adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film stars... more
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The Bodyguard
Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner
Character: Frank Farmer

The Bodyguard is a 1992 American romantic thriller film directed by Mick Jackson, written by... more
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Wyatt Earp
Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman
Character: Wyatt Earp

Wyatt Earp is a 1994 American semi-biographical Western film, written by Dan Gordon and... more
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The Guardian
Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher
Character: Ben Randall

The Guardian is a 2006 action-adventure drama film starring Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, and... more
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A Perfect World
Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner
Character: Robert "Butch" Haynes

A Perfect World is a 1993 adventure drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, and starring Kevin... more
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Draft Day
Kevin Costner
Character: Sonny Weaver, Jr.

Draft Day is a 2014 American sports drama film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Kevin... more
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Thirteen Days
Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood
Character: Kenny O'Donnell

Thirteen Days is a 2000 American historical drama-thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson... more
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Mcfarland, USA
Kevin Costner, Maria Bello
Character: Jim White

McFarland, USA is an American 2015 sports drama film directed by Niki Caro and produced by... more
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Message in a Bottle
Hayden Panettiere, Kevin Costner
Character: Garret Blake

Message in a Bottle is a 1999 American romantic drama film directed by Luis Mandoki. Based on... more
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#83 of 126 The Greatest Date Movies Of All Time#6 of 31 Great Movies Set Along the Coast
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3 Days to Kill
Amber Heard, Kevin Costner
Character: Ethan Renner

3 Days to Kill is a 2014 French-American action thriller film directed by McG and written by... more

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Mr. Brooks
Demi Moore, Kevin Costner
Character: Mr. Earl Brooks

Mr. Brooks is a 2007 American psychological thriller film directed by Bruce A. Evans starring... more
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#79 of 231 The Best Psychological Thrillers of All Time#72 of 165 The Best and Scariest Psychological Thrillers of All Time
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The Postman
Kevin Costner, Tom Petty
Character: The Postman

The Postman is a 1997 American epic post-apocalyptic adventure film. It is directed by,... more
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#240 of 400 The Best Western Movies Ever Made#85 of 180 The Best Dystopian And Near Future Movies
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Hidden Figures
Tariji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer
Character: Al Harrison

Hidden Figures is a 2016 American biographical drama film directed by Theodore Melfi, based on... more
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Revenge
Kevin Costner, Madeleine Stowe
Character: Michael "Jay" Cochran

Revenge is a 1990 romantic thriller film directed by Tony Scott, starring Kevin Costner,... more
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Dragonfly
Kevin Costner, Kathy Bates
Character: Joe Darrow

Dragonfly is a 2002 fantasy film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Kevin Costner. The story... more

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