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Kevin Costner Has Become the King of Westerns — See His 6 Films, Ranked
While a new generation of viewers may have discovered Kevin Costner's talents in westerns through Yellowstone, many of us are aware that the 69-year-old actor has been making a lasting impression on the genre for many years. Over the years, we've seen John Dutton bring numerous cowboys to life, even though he has rightfully earned his place as one of the most revered to ever grace the screen. Check out our list of the top Kevin Costner westerns ever made below.
6. Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 (2024).
The end of June saw the release of Kevin Costner's latest passion project, which does a masterful job of capturing the spirit of the western genre. Chapter 1 of Horizon: An American Saga describes the country's slow westward growth during the American Civil War. Viewers have praised the environment and surroundings in addition to the compelling narration, which makes it possible to fully immerse oneself in the epic tale.
5. Silverado (1985).
In Silverado, Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, and Scott Glenn play a bunch of outcast cowboys who arrive in a town that they discover is being mistreated by a rapacious boss.
"Getting that role was just a complete blessing," Costner said in an interview with Cowboys & Indians Magazine in 2020. It was a scene-stealing, career-making role.
4. Wyatt Earp (1994).
The 1994 film portrayed the legendary character of Wyatt Earp, portrayed by Kevin Costner. From his humble beginnings to the times when he first gained notoriety, Wyatt Earp narrates the tale of this western lawman.
"It took 113 days to make that movie." Regarding the 1994 classic, he told PEOPLE, "I loved living in that era."
3. Let Him Go 2020 Kevin Costner Westerns
In this picture, which stars Costner and Diane Lane, the two parents, despite the reluctance of Costner's character, go out on a mission to save their grandson from the abusive husband their daughter-in-law remarried to when their son passes away.
Costner explained to Cowboys & Indians Magazine what drew him to the movie, saying, "I saw this as a thing where you realize that, sometimes, you have to go down this path with someone you love so much, to do something that they're so compelled to do— and you know it's wrong." Your body is telling you that something is amiss. Everything in your experience and thoughts tells you that this is incorrect. Emotionally, you know why she's doing it. However, human behavior reasoning is abandoned in the end.
2. The Open Range (2003 ) Westerns with Kevin Costner.
When one of their men fails to return from a halt in a small village for supplies, a party of cattlemen are heading out on an extended cattle drive. As they venture inside the town to look into it, they discover that this corrupt leader's town has resulted in his beating and imprisonment. Even after being let free, these cowboys scheme to exact revenge. starring Annette Bening, Abraham Benrubi, Diego Luna, Robert Duvall, and Kevin Costner.
1. (1990) Dances With Wolves Westerns with Kevin Costner.
A distinct bond is formed between the Sioux and a Civil War lieutenant stationed at a distant outpost. Not only did Costner star in and produce the movie, but it was also his first time directing.
Kevin Costner Has Become the King of Westerns — See His 6 Films, Ranked
While a new generation of viewers may have discovered Kevin Costner's talents in westerns through Yellowstone, many of us are aware that the 69-year-old actor has been making a lasting impression on the genre for many years. Over the years, we've seen John Dutton bring numerous cowboys to life, even though he has rightfully earned his place as one of the most revered to ever grace the screen. Check out our list of the top Kevin Costner westerns ever made below.
6. Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 (2024).
The end of June saw the release of Kevin Costner's latest passion project, which does a masterful job of capturing the spirit of the western genre. Chapter 1 of Horizon: An American Saga describes the country's slow westward growth during the American Civil War. Viewers have praised the environment and surroundings in addition to the compelling narration, which makes it possible to fully immerse oneself in the epic tale.
5. Silverado (1985).
In Silverado, Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, and Scott Glenn play a bunch of outcast cowboys who arrive in a town that they discover is being mistreated by a rapacious boss.
"Getting that role was just a complete blessing," Costner said in an interview with Cowboys & Indians Magazine in 2020. It was a scene-stealing, career-making role.
4. Wyatt Earp (1994).
The 1994 film portrayed the legendary character of Wyatt Earp, portrayed by Kevin Costner. From his humble beginnings to the times when he first gained notoriety, Wyatt Earp narrates the tale of this western lawman.
"It took 113 days to make that movie." Regarding the 1994 classic, he told PEOPLE, "I loved living in that era."
3. Let Him Go 2020 Kevin Costner Westerns
In this picture, which stars Costner and Diane Lane, the two parents, despite the reluctance of Costner's character, go out on a mission to save their grandson from the abusive husband their daughter-in-law remarried to when their son passes away.
Costner explained to Cowboys & Indians Magazine what drew him to the movie, saying, "I saw this as a thing where you realize that, sometimes, you have to go down this path with someone you love so much, to do something that they're so compelled to do— and you know it's wrong." Your body is telling you that something is amiss. Everything in your experience and thoughts tells you that this is incorrect. Emotionally, you know why she's doing it. However, human behavior reasoning is abandoned in the end.
2. The Open Range (2003 ) Westerns with Kevin Costner.
When one of their men fails to return from a halt in a small village for supplies, a party of cattlemen are heading out on an extended cattle drive. As they venture inside the town to look into it, they discover that this corrupt leader's town has resulted in his beating and imprisonment. Even after being let free, these cowboys scheme to exact revenge. starring Annette Bening, Abraham Benrubi, Diego Luna, Robert Duvall, and Kevin Costner.
1. (1990) Dances With Wolves Westerns with Kevin Costner.
A distinct bond is formed between the Sioux and a Civil War lieutenant stationed at a distant outpost. Not only did Costner star in and produce the movie, but it was also his first time directing.
