Dances with Wolves vs Far and Away
Dances with Wolves has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for Far and Away). Far and Away is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 3h 1m. Dances with Wolves is the older of the two (1990 against 1992). Both are adventure, drama, western movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dances with Wolves
Far and Away| Dances with Wolves | Far and Away | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 1992 |
| Length | 3h 1m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Western | Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Kevin Costner | Ron Howard |
| Main cast | Mary McDonnell, Kevin Costner, Robert Pastorelli, Maury Chaykin, Tantoo Cardinal | Colm Meaney, Jared Harris, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Barbara Babcock |
Synopsis
Dances with Wolves
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.
Far and Away
A young couple escapes Ireland, dreaming of a new life during the land giveaway in Oklahoma. As they struggle to survive against betrayal and harsh winter conditions, they must fend off her parents who are determined to bring her back home.
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