dances with wolves

The title is available on disc (DVD and Blu-ray) for the film and as paperback for the novel.

Listings show multiple runtimes: commonly 181 minutes for the theatrical version, a 234-minute listing on some Blu-ray releases, and a director’s-cut version described as about 4 hours.

The film releases shown are labeled with an MPAA rating of PG-13.

The film is described as a Western with Drama and Action/Adventure elements. The books are categorized as fiction/literature with a historical sub-genre.

Film release descriptions note a widescreen presentation and an English soundtrack.

The novel follows Lieutenant John Dunbar (posted in 1863 to an abandoned army post) as he survives alone, makes contact with Native tribes, forms unlikely friendships, and ultimately adopts much of their way of life while facing choices about his loyalties.

The description notes the film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.