
Kevin Costner
ActingAbout Kevin Costner
Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Costner starred in Fandango, American Flyers, Silverado and many other films. He rose to prominence with his starring roles in The Untouchables and No Way Out (1987). He then starred in Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), Dances with Wolves (1990), for which he won two Academy Awards, JFK (1991), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), The Bodyguard (1992), A Perfect World (1993), and Wyatt Earp (1994). In 1995, Costner starred in and co-produced Waterworld. His second directorial feature, The Postman, was released in 1997. He later starred in Message in a Bottle (1999), For Love of the Game (1999), Thirteen Days (2000), 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001), Dragonfly (2002), Rumor Has It (2005), The Guardian (2006), Mr. Brooks (2007), 3 Days to Kill (2014), McFarland, USA (2015), Draft Day (2014), and Criminal (2016). He has also played supporting parts in such films as The Upside of Anger (2005), Man of Steel (2013), Hidden Figures (2016), Molly's Game (2017), and Let Him Go (2020). On television, Costner portrayed Devil Anse Hatfield in the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys (2012), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Since 2018, he has starred as John Dutton on the drama series Yellowstone for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kevin Costner reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kevin Costner's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kevin Costner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bull Durham: Between the Lines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kevin Costner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kevin Costner's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kevin Costner.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Hayes Ellison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | How to Rob a Bank | Robin Hood (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Jonathan Kent (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Let Him Go | George Blackledge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Enzo (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Highwaymen | Frank Hamer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Maelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld | Himself / The Mariner (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Whitney | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Molly's Game | Larry Bloom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Al Harrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fastball | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | McFarland, USA | Jim White | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hollywood Banker | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Black or White | Elliot Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Man Who Saved the World | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Draft Day | Sonny Weaver Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Jonathan Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kevin Costner : le secret d'une image parfaite | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Close Up | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Petty Blue | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mr. Brooks | Earl Brooks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Guardian | Ben Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | On Native Soil | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Open Range | Charley Waite | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bull Durham: Between the Lines | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Kenneth O'Donnell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | When It Was a Game 3 | Passage Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Century of Science Fiction | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp | Wyatt Earp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Perfect World | Robert 'Butch' Haynes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Frank Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | JFK | Jim Garrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Robin of Locksley / Robin Hood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Anthony Quinn: An Original | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dances with Wolves | Lieutenant Dunbar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | Ray Kinsella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bull Durham | Crash Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | No Way Out | Lt. Cmdr. Tom Farrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Untouchables | Eliot Ness | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Silverado | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Fandango | Gardner Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Big Chill | Alex (corpse) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Frances | Luther (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Honeymoon with Harry | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Kevin Costner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kevin Costner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kevin Costner is "Bull Durham: Between the Lines" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kevin Costner acted in?
Kevin Costner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kevin Costner?
Other notable films include "Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime", "Honeymoon with Harry", and "Close Up".

