Top 10 Most Iconic Movies Of Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner, an Academy, Gloden Globe, and Primetime Emmy Award winner, is well-known for his versatile roles throughout his acting career.

Whether portraying a farmer in Field of Dreams or playing the role of Lieutenant in Dances with Wolves, Costner has engaged millions of people with his remarkable performances.

Furthermore, Kevin has also appeared in renowned series like Yellowstone and Hatfields & McCoys.

His noteworthy portrayal of John Dutton in Yellowstone has received worldwide praise with the series’ massive hit.

Although Kevin Costner has been seen less on big screens in recent years and more on television series, his significant contribution to some of the most iconic movies is still loved and remembered.

Here is a list of Kevin Costner’s most iconic Top 10 movies of all time that are worth watching.

10. No Way Out

No Way Out is a 1987 American neo-noir action crime drama movie directed by Roger Donaldson.

The movie is an adaptation of the 1946 novel The Big Clock by Kenneth Fearing.

Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Will Patton, and Sean Young in leading roles, the movie debuted at number two at the US box office after Stakeout with $4.3 million.

The movie follows Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell (Kevin Costner), who meets a young woman, Susan Atwell (Sean Young), and they share a passionate fling.

Later, Tom discovers Susan is also romantically involved with his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice (Gene Hackman).

The movie also depicts the story of Atwell’s demise and how Farrell begins to uncover shocking clues about the mystery of her homicide.

Furthermore, Critics have given No Way Out positive reviews for its suspense and performances, making it one of the most iconic movies ever.

9. A Perfect World

A Perfect World is a 1993 American thriller crime drama movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

Starring Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, and Laura Dern in leading roles, the movie follows the story of an escaped convict from Texas jail, Robert “Butch” Haynes (Kevin Costner), who takes a young boy Philip “Buzz” Perry (T.J. Lowther) hostage to escape from the law.

Moreover, the movie describes the journey of Butch and Buzz, where they build a strong bond on their trip across the American Southwest together while the search for Buzz is on by Texas police.

The movie received praise worldwide for Kevin’s acting and was regarded as one of Eastwood’s best movies, with a total income of $135 million.

In addition, the movie won a Cahiers du Cinema award for best film and is known as one of Kevin’s most-watched movies.

8. Molly’s Game

Molly’s Game is an American biographical crime drama directed by Aaron Sorkin. It is Aaron’s first movie as a director.

The movie is based on Molly Bloom’s autobiography of the same name and stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, and Kevin Costner in the leading roles.

Molly’s Game is the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class mogul Skier who tragically ended her career after an injury.

The movie describes Molly’s journey of becoming involved in running the world’s most exclusive poker empire, which included Hollywood celebrities, athletes, and business tycoons, and how she became an FBI target.

It earned some prominent nominations, including Academy, Golden Globes, and BAFTA Awards for its screenplay and performances.

7. Bull Durham

Bull Durham is an American romantic comedy sports movie directed by Ron Shelton and is partially based on his minor-league baseball experiences.

The movie, which stars Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins in leading roles, depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor-league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina.

It follows the story of veteran catcher (Kevin Costner), who starts mentoring a young pitcher prospect named Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh (Tim Robbins).

Furthermore, the movie illustrates the affair between Crash and baseball groupie Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) and explores the romantic triangle between Crash, Annie, and Nuke in a comedic way.

The movie received praise worldwide and was ranked among the Greatest Sports movies ever with several nominations, including Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards.

6. Silverado

Silverado is an American western action crime drama movie produced and directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

Starring Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, and Scott Glenn in leading roles, the movie was nominated for Best Sound and Best Original Score at the 58th Academy Awards.

The movie follows Emmett (Scott Glenn), who assembles a group of misfit cowboys (Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, and Danny Glover) to help the people of Silverado escape from the grasp of greedy rancher Ethan Mckenndrick (Ray Baker) and corrupt Sheriff Cobb (Brian Dennehy).

Eventually, Emmett and his group defeat McKendrick and his henchmen and say their goodbyes to friends and loved ones.

Silverado received positive critical reviews worldwide and is regarded as one of Costner’s most iconic movies.

5. Open Range

Open Range is an American revisionist Western action drama romance movie directed and co-produced by Kevin Costner.

Based on the novel The Open Range Men by Lauran Paine, the movie stars Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, Abraham Benrubi, and Michael Gambon in leading roles.

The movie follows Montana in 1882, when Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall), a seasoned open-range cattleman, and his cowhands Charley (Kevin Costner), Mose (Abraham Benrubi), and Button (Diego Luna) drive cattle across a large expanse of country.

Furthermore, it depicts the story when Mose is sent to the nearby town of Harmonville for supplies, where his encounter with a ruthless Irish immigrant and rancher, Denton Baxter, makes him stay behind bars.

Concerned about Mose, Boss, and Charley try to rescue him, which ends in a fight against Baxter.

The movie illustrates the journey of Mose’s rescue from the grasp of Baxter and involves the romantic relationship between Charley and Sue.

Open Range was a box office success with critical praise. It also won the Western Heritage Award and was nominated for Satellite Awards and Golden Schmoes Awards.

4. Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams is an American sports fantasy drama film directed by Phil Alden Robinson.

The movie is adapted from the 1982 novel Shoeless Joe written by Canadian novelist W.P. Kinsella.

Starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, and Ray Liotta in lead roles, the movie was nominated for three Academy Awards in categories Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

It follows Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), a farmer who lives with his wife, Annie (Amy Madigan), and daughter Karin (Gaby Hoffmann) on their corn farm in Dyersville, Iowa.

With the fear of growing old without achieving anything like his late father, John, a devoted baseball fan, Ray builds a baseball field on his corn farm inspired by the voices of ghosts of baseball legends, including Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) and the Chicago Black Sox.

Field of Dreams is an inspirational movie about regrets, hardship, and pursuing dreams no matter how hard life gets.

The movie was one of the greatest hits by Kevin Costner, with positive reviews from critics worldwide.

3. The Untouchables

The Untouchables is an American crime drama thriller directed by Brian De Palma and produced by Art Linson.

It stars Kevin Costner, Charles Martin Smith, Andy Garcia, Robert De Niro, and Sean Connery in leading roles and is loosely based on Ness and Oscar Fraley’s 1957 book The Untouchables.

The movie follows the Prohibition era in Chicago in 1930, where Eliot Ness, a Prohibition agent (Kevin Costner), forms the Untouchables team to bring down Al Capone (Robert De Niro), a notorious American gang leader who supplied prohibited liquor and nearly controlled all of Chicago with his power.

It depicts Ness’s continuous efforts to take Capone down by recruiting an elite group of lawmen, even though his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City’s police force.

The movie was a massive hit with several positive reviews, earning $106.2 million worldwide.

2. JFk

JFK is an epic political history thriller movie directed by Oliver Stone and adapted from the books On the Trail of the Assassins by Garrison and Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy by Jim Mars.

Starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, and Jack Lemmon in leading roles, the movie explores the investigation into the assassinations of John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Costner).

After the demise of suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman), Garrison discovers there was more to the Kennedy than the official assassination story.

The movie depicts the reopening of Kennedy’s case and the discovery of the depth of his story through interviews with several witnesses.

JFK received critical praise for the performances of casts worldwide by being nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Pictures, and won two for Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing.

1. Dances with wolves

Dances with Wolves is an epic Western adventure drama film directed and produced by Kevin Costner, marking his directorial debut.

The movie is based on Michael Blake’s 1988 novel of the same name and stars Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, and Kevin Costner in a leading role.

The movie tells the story of brave Lieutenant John J. Dunbar (Costner) of the Union Army, who, on his journey, encounters the Sioux, a tribal group of Native Americans.

Attracted by their simple lifestyle, Dunbar leaves his former life behind and lives with them.

Additionally, Dunbar falls in love with a white woman who has been raised in the tribe. Tragedy ensues when Union Soldiers arrive to search for him.

The movie was widely praised for Costner’s directing and performances, and it became one of only four Westerns to win the Oscar for Best Picture. To this day, it is known as Costner’s most iconic movie.