This is truly a fine movie and represents Kevin Costner's best, both as an actor and a director. It is a Western but almost unique among Westerns I've seen in that virtually all the featured characters, save Costner's, are Native Americans...or in the case of Mary McDonnell's, Stands w/a Fist, adopted by the Indians. The treatment here of Indians - especially the Lakota Sioux - is truly remarkable. While some aspects of Plains Indian life are idealized, it is for the most part a fair and balanced treatment. The Buffalo hunting scene is probably the best portrayal of that integral aspect of Plains Indian life ever put on film and the inter-tribal warfare and social mores, including marriage and death, are all well depicted. Costner and McDonnell deliver fine performances, but, to me, the Native American characters are more memorable. From Graham Greene who plays the holy man, Kicking Bird; to Rodney Grant, who plays Wind in His Hair; to Wes Studi who plays the Pawnee warrior chief; to Tantu Cardinal who plays Black Shawl; and others...all deliver outstanding performances...and they are all Native Americans. This is Graham Greene's finest performance among those I've seen and it's certainly Rodney Grant's best. When I recall aspects of this film - and I do that often - it is the scenes depicting Indian life and the Indian actors I recall. Costner, I believe, peaked with this work; everything since has been spotty. I don't think he'll ever top this effort; or even come close to it for that matter. In addition to the awards recognition it garnered when released, it has justifiably been selected by the Library of Congress for inclusion in the National Film Registry...It is that good.

One of my favorite movies. Tells the truth about the Indians.

This is a film many think should have lost Best Picture to GoodFellas. Not True. Incredible cinematography, gripping plot, and awesome score. Deserved the 7 Oscars. Shows Native Americans in a whole new light, not as mean or weird beings, but as people. An absolute must-see!

I'm giving this movie 5 stars because I've seen it and know it deserves that rating. iTunes, however, deserves no stars.

At the very top of the movie page is a banner saying buy it today for only $4.99. I clicked to get in on that deal but it costs $14.99 to buy. If a sale is over then the banner should be removed. Since the banner hasn't been removed, I feel that iTunes should sell myself and other disappointed customers the movie at the advertised sale price of $4.99. I doubt they'll correct their mistake though by selling the movie to us at the advertised sale price. I'm a disappointed iTunes customer. Needless to say I won't be buying the movie at all.

Great movie. But if you want to know the real truth, read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. It tells the truth about Native Americans and the u.s. government. Everything you have read in history class is false. Our so called government is at fault and blamed the Indians for everything. They stole their land and killed off most of their people. I love this country, but hate the ones that think they control it. It's time to take down the statues of these so called military war heroes that slaughtered innocent children, women and men. God Bless our Native Americans. It's time for the people in the south to forget about the civil war. It was a waste of human life no matter how you look at it. No More War. Tao Te Ching.

very moving. one of the best movies I've ever seen.

The extended version is so much better!

I’m so glad this movie is available to buy that I didn’t even care that its the shorter version. I sincerely hope the longer version will be available eventually. I would buy that again!

Thank you!! One of my all time favorites!!!

I’d really like to buy this movie, NOT RENT IT!!!!

Why can't we buy this yet!!?

The movie is fantastic.

Unfortunately, I purchased it on iTunes in 2007, but it's no longer available for me to download. It's not even available for me to watch on my Apple TV. It's a shame I didn't have a backup of it.

I love this movie, wish I could buy it.

iTunes please make this available for purchase thanks

There is only one word that can describe Kevin Costner's Oscar-Winning directing debut, and that Word is: EPIC. This movie was one of the great movies, I mean it's one of those movies that's going to be remembered for a long, long time. It's a really, really great movie and also one of Kevin Costner's best movies too. Really, really Great Movie.

Purchased this movie and then a couple weeks later it was changed to rent only. Such BS. Whether this is MGM or Apple's fault i don't care, but this review is for all to think twice about purchasing vs renting.

5 stars. Masterpiece. Breathtaking. Need I say more?

This review is not based on the movie, which I'd give 5 stars. It's one of my favorites... Surprisingly, because I'm not a huge Kevin Costner fan. But such an epic beauty of a film. Anyway, at one point, iTunes made this avaible for sale, and I jumped at it. But now as you may see, it is only available for rent. When that happened, iTunes took it away from my library. And as most movies are quite large, I did not have it downloaded or backed up in a hard drive. Only the cloud. Not smart, I admit. But still... How can they take it away after you buy it??? So, I got the usual "going thru the motions" back and forth emails with an iTunes "helper" and the only solution I was offered, were three(3) credits worth three(3) tv shows or music videos. Not even equal to the cost of the movie, $14.99. HUGE disappointment with iTunes. Buyer beware... BACK IT UP!!!

This a truly brilliant film , Great Soundtrack , fantastic background shots , and great acting by the main charecters , as well as the other actors .

But personally as good as the 3 hour version is , after you watch the extended 3 hour 50 min version it takes you to another level . You learn more about the charecters , and why John Dunbar turns his back on the US Army for the love of a women and her tribe

@iTunes: Where is the EXTENDED 4 hour version???

Such a great movie, acting etc. Please iTunes make this available to buy

I absolutely love this movie, and would love to add it to our collection.. Because having only 24 hrs to watch it seems silly.

I truly believe this film to be one of the very best American films ever. In the top ten for sure. Its scope - and the cinematography that captures it, its heart - and the acting and screenplay and story that captures it, and its truth - and the dedication and detail that went into this production. This movie is a gift and celebrates our heritage, without shying away - or grandstanding - the ugly side of it. A must-see for all school kids.

I wish all rentals were also available for purchase.

I thought this was a good movie. Kevin Costner's performance as Lieutenant John Dunbar/Dances With Wolves was great. I also liked Graham Greene's performance as Kicking Bird. Check this one out!

To those people asking to buy it, I did buy this last year when purchase was available. However, now that it is rent only it's no longer available in my purchased items, so no longer available on Apple TV. So, I purchased it, but it's gone, not really acceptable and makes you wonder if your other purchases can just be removed!

I want to buy not rent.

I am no youngster. I was 10 when we landed on the moon. I'm nerdy and love sci-fi and action movies. But If I had to pick my all-time favorite movie this would be it. I've watched this more than any other and I never get tired of it. It has everything: a great story, numerous characters you really care about, action, romance, deep friendship. This would be enough but the direction is masterful. Visually stunning. Nearly every frame is a still shot and a work of art worth a movie poster. Kevin Costner wins my personal award of best director of all time with Dances With Wolves. Add a beautiful and moving soundtrack ... perfection.

I remember watching this movie with my parents (RIP) when I was a kid. A great movie to "OWN!!" not just rent.

It gives today's society an insight to what life was like when settelers pushed west, and the vast number of bisons that were able to freely roam the prairie.

Spoke right to my heart!

Can I buy it? I mean really, I'd like to buy it

I LOVE this movie, can watch it over and over! Why isn't it available for purchase? It is now 2013, come on now! :-( It would get 10 stars if I could buy it.

I love this film! This is my favorite of Kevin Costner's films. And proof that an outstanding western, adventure, & romance can still be told!

Only critical thing I found is a couple of deviations from the book. Ones that would have made this an Attt film.

But the strength of the tale and the awakening of John Dunbar to the family, friendship, & community bond of another culture is wonderful!

I've read the book at least three times. Kevin Costner really captures the essence of Lt. Dunbar. I never tire of watching this epic movie. A must have in everyone's movie collection!

Just because it is 3 hours long, does not mean it is slow or boring. Infact, it is quite the opposite. Despite there only being a few action scenes, that do not last very long, you can not help but be glued to the screen. Kevin Costner does an amazing job both acting and directing. Watch now and you will not be disappointed.

It's a FOREVER movie that never gets old

This is no thought my favorite movie! If you are from anywhere you will love it! But nobody will love it more than an American Patriot!( like me!) it dosn't matter what number it will become on a scalr, it WILL become your fav. Movie of some kind. Don't rent, you'l regret it, BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It started off a little slow but once Kicking Bird, Wind In His Hair (Lakota) came into the movie it became something truly extraordinary, It is kinda long at 3 hours & 55 minutes but it was entertaining throughout, I'm a big Wes Studi fan & was glad to see him playing the epic vilain, similar to the Magua character from Last Of The Mohicans, only problem I had was him not being in the film a little more but still this a great movie & shouldn't be missed .

This is an amazing movie! A bit gory, but really good. It may not be politically correct. For OsageGirl, of course the lead role is going to be white. Lt. John J. Dunbar was a white man going against his society. Stands With A Fist is obviously going to be a white actress, since the character was portrayed as a white child found and raised by Kicking Bird in the book. This is only Hollywood ideology because thats what Hollywood does. They make movies that aren't always historically correct. I agree that you can't truth today with this movie, but that is because things are different now than they were back then. Yes, the white people had no right to take the Native Americans' land. The character Lt. Lohn J. Dunbar is a good character who wants to see the frontier before they are gone. He knows the white people are coming, so he goes to see it before there are so many people.

I was killing time in Japan, way back in 1998, and decided to drop in an overpriced movie theater to watch this VERY LONG movie. I was no fan of Costner, and decided to go see it, mainly because people were talking Oscars about this movie.(onl

I was stunned back then by the stunning cinematography, the John Barry score, and perhaps most of all, by the great characters and their interaction. The scenes where Wind in His Hair fierce face turns into a big smile with a taste of sugar, where an exchange of the hat and a Sioux artcraft becomes a "good trade" and where Dunbar is immitating a buffalo--these are priceless reflections of something so very basic--the need for humans to communicate.

I watched the movie on HBO again last night, and was reminded of the beauty of the fil

m. I decided to look into iTunes to see if the movie was available, and lo and behold, I found it for $4.99. Are you kidding me? I hit the "purchase" button before someone could rescind that ridiculously low price offer for one of the best films of our generation.

Get it on iTunes, put on your headset (so you can get the full impact of the soaring strings), set aside 3 hours, and enjoy a great movie. Unlike so many modern movies that simply entertain, this one leaves something behind. It makes you feel like you were part of an amazing event.

I watched this film several years ago as a teen and fell in love with it. Not just the beauty of the film itself, but the soundtrack was commanding and very powerful. The film tugged at my heart strings and filled me with warmth as well as anger. It is amazing and is a definite must watch. Absolutely breathtaking…a true classic!

To everyone that said avatar was better- get some sense.

This kind of stuff actually happened, not dumb blue aliens saving their planet

Avatar was extremely overrated, but that's enough about that movie.

Dances with wolfs is a beautiful motion picture with one of the best movie soundtracks ever. I'm 14 and I approve of this movie. Forget avatar.

Far & away this movie presented a very fresh look at early contact with the indians & the resulting story of understanding and Love. I have seen it several times & it still keeps my attention.....Fantasticly done! Good job K.C.!

While "Dances" is an epic movie that won an armload of awards, go out and buy the 4 hour version instead. There you'll find lots of loose ends tied up and quite a bit of surprises. This movie is wonderful regardless.

Does this include the uncut scenes?

I thought it was so awesome..Well except for the part where the Indians attacked the bad guys and that guy almost got away and he tried to shoot "Smiles a lot" but there was no powder in his gun so he smacked him on the side of the head then he tried to take a horse and run off, but someone shot him with an arrow then he fell kind of on smiles a lot.Then smiles a lot turned his head and it was BLEEDING.SAD I know it is just a movie.BUT SAD!!!!

I got to watch this in school a couple weeks ago.....My teacher left my class and I to watch the sex part.Everyone was like "OH GROSS EEWW!!!!"Then my teacher cane back and we were all like "HEY YOU LEFT US TO WATCH THAT PART!!!!"It was kind of funny....

Well bye.

One of the few movies I've seen that succeeds on a great story and not an attempt to dazzle with special effects or implausible situations. I am not much of a fan of the Hollywood tripe that streams in and out of the movie houses these days, but once in a while something makes it that is worthy of the eight or ten bucks admission. When I first saw it Dances.. in a theater, I can remember being totally absorbed and for three hours I was in another day and another life. Most movies for me are an exercise in patience and a workout for my wristwatch. When Hollywood start concentrating on story and believability, I will be one of the biggest movie fans around. Until then, my wife will continue to drag me into movies kicking and screaming.. Dances With Wolves remains one of my all-time favorites

This movie deserves all the good reviews that it gets on iTunes. It's moderately bloody, has a little swearing,

and one sexual scene, in other words - pg13. I loved how John Dunbar was so casual in the beginning of the movie, it really made my day. If you are looking for a good movie for a rainy day or just a great watch, this one is for you!

Excellent depiction of the simple life of the western indians and how they were and moved from thier homeland because of the greedy soldiers.

Well I'm glad they made a better version. Everyone don't buy this,buy avatar it's the same story but it's 1000 x's better. :D.

This movie stinks. AVATAR is way better, and who cares if the storyline is similar. The only reason I give this movie 1 star is because it wouldn't let me submit this if I didn't rate, but this movie deserves -100 stars.

Someone needs to make an accurate movie about the plight of Native Americans during the 19th century and the American culture of that time leading all the way up to the early 1960s that glorified people like Kit Carson. Someone needs to make a movie in response to all of those lame John Wayne movies, "Those critters just keep on coming". Well this movie is not it. This movie is a glorified version of the "I am Kirock" episode of Star Trek, where Jim goes native. This story centers around a character that Kevin Costner pulled out of his.... The whole last hour of this endless film is all about Kevin Costner’s Capt. Kirk character fleeing these bad guys who are right out of a 1960s Disney movie. Why did he have to make all this stuff up when there are some fantastic accounts that could be adapted and told; like "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" or "Black Elk Speaks"? We don't need Capt. Kirk to tell this kind of story that needs to be told. God I will never get those three hours back.

Perhaps costner's best showcase of raw talent all around. Though as some have pointed out its not completely historically accurate --- what film is?

It's an illustration of the spectrum of the human heart, and a great one at that.

If you've never seen this movie don't be influenced by this horrible preview. The score for this film is as amazing as the film itself, and fits it in every way. I can't say the same for the music chosen for this preview..It's like something out of a lifetime movie...

This is in my top 5 favorite movies of all time! Not just because of the beautiful cinematography, the touching storyline, infectiously charming characters and authenticity, but because I've met and seen the Lakota (Sioux) Indians of modern-day America.

What this movie reminds ME of; is the tragic transformation of a proud, strong, beautiful tribe of people, into addicted, impoverished, and broken souls.

You might ask..."Wow, isn't that depressing? Why then would it be one of your favorites?"

Well, as I mentioned before, it IS a fantastic film. One that compels you to imagine immersing yourself into its time. Befriending Kicking Bird, and Wind In His Hair. Staking out your own "post" on the American Frontier (before it was gone) and finding content companionship with your horse, with nature, The Lakota, and the Wolf. It's a beautiful film.

But more than that, I think it should make you wonder...(especially if you've had the experience of meeting today's Lakota people), WHY? Why did it have to end up this way? Why are the Lakota people so lost and so poor? Couldn't we, as fellow human beings, lived peaceably with them instead of giving them such a raw deal?

There is an answer, but it could take up quite alot of space (something I've already excelled at). Let's just say that we should all be able to agree that it WAS a raw deal that the Lakota (and many other Native Americans) got. But there could be no more a perfect illustration of why liberalism and socialism are a failure, than to observe the state of the Lakota people today. just go to Pine Ridge sometime with a missions group. You'll never be the same.

Enjoy the movie. It is wonderful. You'll fall in love with Cisco, the Great Plains, the Lakota, and the charming story of John Dunbar. It's a great tale of how things might have been, had more "John Dunbar's" existed at the time.

I ordered something at McDonalds and I got this movie with my order LOL.

Rent/Buy this movie

I have always loved Dances with Wolves, great cinematography by Dean Semler, to great Editing by Neil Travis, and on and on. It is Blake's great screenplay that makes this movie go. And i am glad with this day and age, the Indians were shown for once as humans also. BUT the most shinning moment of Dances with Wolves is John Barry's EXCELLENT score. IT is one of his best. It also won best score, the dude who said this film one 9 Oscars is WRONG, it won 7. Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Editing, Music, Cinematography, Sound. But to why i likes. This flic was up against Martin Scorsese Goodfellas, the Academy likes films that make them look real good, and Dances provides this for them. I would love to see a sequel made to this, and please hurry if u all do, John Barry aint getting any younger. Oh there were two minor rewrites that Costner ask Barry to do. One was the Buffalo Hunt, it sounds pure western at times, on the CD, Barry's version is there also, which sounds more earthy.

This movie will suit you fine if you are not native yourself and/or are not seeking truth in today's society. However, for those who are native it is disappointing that a cheesy actor like Kevin Costner would be the lead actor and not a native person. For a movie to be created about native people and not even have the lead actress as a native person, it is disappointing as well. The women in this movie were not given the respect and honor they deserve as native women in an matriarchal society. I hope that viewers do not take this movie to be politically correct, nor a good representation on how SIoux people lived and governed themselves. This movie is just a fantasy of Hollywood. Read some actual native history books from an indigenous perspective or watch documentaries to learn native history instead of trying to learn it from Hollywood's fabricated and romanticized ideology please! :-) Some of it is hard to chew, but at least you will learn the truth. Plus all of the romanticized images of native people perpetuate the idea that indigenous people are not here today because they do not wear feathers and ride horses everywhere...haha :-) (But I do really love Floyd Redcrow Westerman RIP hero)

I have watched Dances with Wolves many times. The story line is very believable. The filming of the movie was just excellent. Kevin Costner has a true master-classic that will be watched for many years to come.

This is one of my favorite movies. The cinematography is beautiful, the plot is excellent, and the music is divine. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about this one.

This is one of the films of our era that people will still be watching 100 years from now- no exaggeration. This is what happens when a movie gets made because of a complelling story and the vision of the film makers. The back story of DWW is very interesting. This film belongs in everyone's collection.

I love this movie it is just amazing and stands the test of time even still. The final words of wind in his hair made so many guys cry at the fire house it was pretty unreal!

How amazing... I first saw this movie on tv while switching channels, and i was intrigued from the first scene on. Outstanding scenery and a beautiful plot make this movie one of the best I have ever seen!

Very honest, natural and real. Costner tried to show the real history and the real people.

Great story: 3 hour movie feels like 40 minutes!

I saw Dances With Wolves a couple of months ago for the first time, and I honestly wasn't too psyched about seeing it. (My parents were making me.) However I loved it!!! It was a little cheesy and semi stereotypical, but good nontheless. It's overall screenplay was semi original, but the message it made was probably close to groundbreaking. I'm VERY excited to see it on the iTunes store, because maybe some of Americas...shall we say less aware citizens...may now become aware.

If you havent seen Dances with Wolves, you HAVE TOO! its one of those movies i could watch a million times :)

Wow! this movie would have to be the best movie mankind has ever made! The entire movie, the scenery, actors, the hunt scenes, heck the whole movie. there is so much excitement throughout the movie you never get bored ever! by the end of the movie you feel like you are there with them wonderfully done movie! If you like this movie a lot, also go out to stores and find the extended version i believe its about 4 and a half hours long but so worth it! soo much more makes sense.

I think that this was one of the best movies ever made! I really enjoyed it and am suprised that anyone could think that this movie was even slightly boring! Well worthy of it winning Oscar!! A must buy!!

this is an excellent movie, i just watched it a few days ago and as soon as i saw it on itunes i tried to buy it. But for some reason i cant download it and the people at itunes dont really help so its just sitting in my download bar not able to download. So watch out you might not be able to get it.

This is such a great movie...you have to see it!!!

that is all...=]

A true classic. It shows that Kevin Costner is good at both an actor and a director. The movie itself breaks the often black & white opinions on Native Americans and shows that not all of them are as bad as some people thought of them to be. If there was one movie I could say is worthy of it's Oscar winnings, it's this one.

My all time favorite movie! Visually stunning, brilliantly acted & well deserving of multiple Academy Awards!

It's about time it's here!

This is a wonderfully made film and one of my all time favorites. Between the captivating storyline, breathtaking scenery, and amazing score, it is hard not to appreciate this work. Kevin Costner did a superb job on both sides of the camera, and there are new things to find each time I view the film. Thank you iTunes for adding this.

This movie rocks! And you don't have to take my word for it, ask the critics. Why else would it receive 9 acadamy awards? Although a little graphic in a couple scenes, it is worth watching. You learn about the culture of the Sioux indians, what the military was like back then, and it has a great message! You must see this movie. Kevin Costner does a superb job! Did you know that he directed it and did a lot more too? If you like horses, indians, a very touching story, and some laughs, watch this movie.

this movie is tight if ur into western flicks this is a good one to watch!!!!

This movie is such a good movie. I've watched it a million times over. Its got a great plot, and I'm so glad iTunes decided to put it up here. Thanks to iTunes!! I really think its well worth the 10 bucks.

This is one of Kevin Costner's best ever! It's got a great storyline and the whole thing is fantastic! It's filmed in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and just everything about the movie is great!

I think this was an amazing movie and is on the fast track to becoming a classic!

This is my favorite movie! Kevin Costner is BRILLIANT! This will definatley be a CLASSIC.

this is a long movie, worth every minute. it is a great story of a civil war calvary officer who falls in love with a sioux woman and her tribe. he quickly becomes adapted with the tribe, and stays with them. it is a wonderful story and i recomend it

This movie speaks to the human nature. It is a window into the soul of man, and was done brilliantly. I watched this in the theater over 15 years ago, and have seen it numerous times on DVD. This is an excellent addition to iTunes, and I would recommend viewing. It is a slower movie, lacking the fast-pace so many are used too, but the content is beautiful, the message is subtle but pointed. Download and enjoy!

one of the best movies of altime. if you enjoy Kenvin Costner than watch this movie. this is Kevin at his best. Long, but so worth it.