15 best films and one series with Kevin Costner

American actor, producer, film director and musician, known for roles in films, sports, action movies and dramas.

1. The untouchables

The Untouchables

• United States, 1987.
• Drama, Crime, Thriller.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

Al Capone illegally sells alcohol during Prohibition. All the police in his pocket, and it seems that no one can stop a gangster. But the Finance Ministry agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) decides to put an end to the excesses and collects a new team of experienced police officer Jim Malone arrow Giuseppe Petri and accountant Oscar Wallace.

Before the advent of this Kevin Costner for several years regularly acted in films. But he mostly battered role in discreet and low-budget films. Collaboration with director Brian De Palma, as well as legends such as Robert DeNiro and Sean Connery, made him a star, and opened the way for other major projects.

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2. No exit

No Way Out

• United States, 1987.
• Drama, Crime, Action.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

US Secretary of Defense David Brice learns about the infidelity of his mistress Susan in a fit of rage accidentally kills her. And then, together with the assistant lays the blame on some Soviet spy, which met the deceased.

To investigate, they attract Navy officer Tom Farrell (Kevin Costner). But he finds himself in a confusing situation. After all, in fact, I met with Susan himself.

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3. Darhemskie bulls

Bull Durham

• USA, 1988.
• Comedy, Romance, Sport.
• Duration: 108 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

An experienced baseball player Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) becomes coach "Darhemskie Bulls." His task - to tighten the budding player Abby. But it complicates a fan of Annie, which is used to turn the affair with the young players, but now has decided to get into the bed and to the coach.

One of the many films in which Costner played athlete or coach. Due to the typical appearance of the American directors of sports comedies and dramas very fond of actor invited to such a role.

4. Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

• United States, 1989.
• Drama, Family, Fantasy.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) began to hear voices. They convince him to build a baseball field in place of a corn field. And then there begin to appear the ghosts of legendary players who are forced to retire early. But to see them all can only Ray and his family. Then he decides to look into the situation and goes on a journey.

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5. Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves

• United States, 1990.
• Drama, western, adventure.
• Duration: 181 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

In the US Civil War. After being wounded officer John Dunbar asks to transfer him to the western border. Now he is in a small fort. At some point, it remains all alone and gradually moving closer to the nomadic Indians, and then it becomes a full member of their tribe.

After several box office successes Costner was able to raise the necessary funds, to shoot their own film. He directed and produced "Dances with Wolves." And he also played a major role in it.

As a result, the film not only brought great profit and liked by the audience, but was "Oscars"In the major categories:" Best Film "and" Best Director ".

Actor also nominated for "Best Actor", but he lost to Jeremy Irons, who played in the movie "Reversal of Fortune."

6. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

• United States, 1991.
• Adventures.
• Duration: 143 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Robin of Locksley during the next crusade is captured. After escaping, he returns home and discovers that the power was seized by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin assembles a team of forest robbers to overthrow the sheriff and justice.

Another major box office success. In this version we have changed the classic legend of the famous robber. But the charm of the protagonists played a role. Together with Costner played here, and Alan Rickman, Christian Slater, and the role of Richard the Lionheart went Sean Connery.

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7. John F. Kennedy: the shots in Dallas

JFK

• USA, France, 1991.
• Detective, Historical.
• Duration: 189 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

World shocked by the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. Police detain suspect - former Marine Lee Harvey Oswald. But soon discovers Attorney Jim Garrison in the conduct of affairs are many discrepancies, which leads to the emergence of new versions and even conspiracy theories.

A successful career of Kevin Costner made to pay attention to it and one of the most brilliant directors - Oliver Stone. Actor entrusted challenging role real person Jim Harrison. What is interesting in the film appeared in a small role and a real Garrison.

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8. Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

• United States, 1992.
• Drama, Musical, Romance.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

One of the bodyguards of President Reagan, Frank Farmer leaves the service for a large fee and finds a job as a singer Rachel Merron that receives threatening letters. At first, the characters treat each other with hostility, but then breaks out a real love between them.

The next step in the career of Costner. After the movie "The Bodyguard" on it learned everything. Critics blamed the picture and even nominated actor for various anti-reward. But the audience loved the romantic story and enjoyed the duo of Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.

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9. perfect world

A Perfect World

• USA, 1993.
• Drama, Crime, Thriller.
• Duration: 138 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Experienced criminal Butch Haynes embarks on the run, taking the eight hostage. But the boy did not even realize that he had been kidnapped. He sees in Butch the father, who had never known. It would seem that the offender is trying to create for the child a perfect world. But in their wake is already moving Texas Ranger.

Unfortunately, this movie Clint Eastwood has become the latest success Costner in the next few years. Then consecutive failed Western "Wyatt Earp," received numerous nominations antipremiyu "Golden Raspberry" and the drama "The War."

10. Water world

Waterworld

• USA, 1995.
• Fantasy, action, dystopia.
• Duration: 135 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

In a post-apocalyptic future, all the glaciers melted and the Earth was covered with water. There are legends about a small piece of land, which is located somewhere in the universal ocean. And it is trying to find the main character, at the same time helping to counter and escaping from dangerous criminals.

In this movie, Costner spoke again with director Kevin Reynolds, with whom they have already worked in "Robin Hood." But to repeat the success it did not happen. picture was too expensive in the production of, and interest of spectators it was quite weak. The film deservedly appreciated only years later, and gradually he gained cult status.

Exactly the same fate befell the next director's work Costner - the post-apocalyptic film "The Postman".

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11. Message in a bottle

Message in a Bottle

• United States, 1999.
• Drama, Romance.
• Duration: 126 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

Once the journalist Teresa Osborne found on the beach with a bottle of very personal and romantic letter. She is the author of this message - Garret Blake (Kevin Costner), who is engaged in repairing yachts. A few years ago, he became a widower and has no idea that one day will be able to fall in love for the second time. But their meeting changes everything.

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12. open Range

Open Range

• United States, 2003.
• Drama, Western.
• Duration: 139 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Three old friends-cowboys once I became friends with a young kid. They live side of the big cities and trying not to get into trouble. But troubles do find them, and now two of the remaining have to avenge their dead comrade and wounded youngster. And at the same time a staunch bachelor finds his true love.

After a few director's failures Costner still managed to pull off a successful film. Of course, noise, like the "Dances with Wolves", he was not able to make some. But the audience appreciated the dynamic and, moreover, a touching story of friendship and love.

13. Rescuer

The Guardian

• United States, 2006.
• Drama, adventure.
• Duration: 139 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Legendary swimmer-rescuer Ben Randall (Kevin Costner) lost in the crash of his entire team. To forget the past, he begins to train cadets. Among the future rescuers Ben meets budding, but it is very stubborn champion swimmer Jake Fischer. In the future, they will become the companions.

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14. Draft day

Draft Day

• United States, 2014.
• Drama, Sport.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) is a manager of the football team. When the wards again and again lose, everybody starts to blame the failures of his name. In order to somehow improve the situation, Sonny tries to lure promising player.

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15. Trainer

McFarland, USA

• United States, 2015.
• Drama, Biography, Sport.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

The story is based on real events. Jim White (Kevin Costner) goes to work in the school biology teacher troubled town of McFarland. At the same time he became a coach for children.

Jim decides to organize a team of cross-country. Prevents only the fact that many of his team not to study because they are a child forced to help their parents. But the coach and team spirit lead amateur team to the title of state champions.

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16. Yellowstone

Yellowstone

• United States, 2018.
• Drama, Western.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Dutton own one of the largest ranch in the United States. But on their territory encroached major developers, neighboring towns and even the local Indian reservation. Head of the family is trying to protect their property. But in this region violence is considered to be almost the norm.

In recent years, more and more recognized by the actors go to television. Costner also I decided to play serial picture. Largely due to his participation "Yellowstone" I was very successful, and the series has already renewed for a second season.