20 Best Kevin Costner Movies That Prove He's Always Been a Great Actor

A group of misfits battles it out with a malicious sheriff as they struggle to make something of themselves in the town of Silverado.

In a classic tale of good vs. evil, Costner plays an FBI agent who tries to take down the notorious mob boss Al Capone (Robert De Niro). This one will keep you on the edge of your seat!

"If you build it, he will come," is the message Ray Kinsella keeps hearing in his head. The Iowa farmer isn't sure where the voice is coming from but soon figures out what it wants him to do. As Ray turns his farm's cornfield into a baseball diamond, ghosts of legendary baseball players start showing up.

Costner won big at the 1991 Oscars for this film he directed and starred in. The plot centers around Lieutenant John Dunbar, a Union soldier who heads West after the Civil War and lives among a group of Sioux, who accept him as one of their own.

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley has been portrayed by many great actors—but few have done it as well as Costner.

Costner switches it up in this film with his role as an ambitious and witty lawyer looking to uncover the mystery behind the murder of President John F. Kennedy.

Costner stars as a retired Secret Service agent who is hired to protect '90s pop sensation Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) from a crazed stalker. It isn't long before a passionate yet complicated romance sparks between the two.

Costner, a villain? He pulls it off in this crime drama about an escaped convict who kidnaps and runs off with a young child. An unexpected bond forms between the pair as they're pursued by a determined Texas Ranger (Clint Eastwood).

If Ree could co-star in any movie, it would probably be this one! 😉 Costner shines as a young Texas golfer who falls for his rival's girlfriend.

This is one of Ree's favorites—and for good reason, too! Costner is at his best as an aging baseball star who finds himself pitching a perfect game at the end of his career. It's a love story not only about baseball, but about the romance of a lifetime.

Costner revisits the Kennedy era as a White House assistant who helps the president navigate the Cuban Missile Crisis.

This action-adventure follows the epic battle between a cattle crew and a corrupt lawman. You'll want to saddle up for this one!

Sarah Huttinger (Jennifer Aniston) returns to her hometown for her sister's wedding. She dives into some hot water when she learns about Beau (Costner), the man who may or may not be her biological father. Her mother is not giving her concrete answers, so she takes matters into her own hands.

A coastguard rescue swimmer is grieving the loss of his crew after a deadly accident. He feels a new sense of hope when training new rescue swimmers and meets one individual who reminds him a lot of himself.

Uh... Kevin Costner... is that you? The beloved actor shows his dark side in this thriller about a man living a double life as a family guy and serial killer.

A star-studded cast takes on the story of three men who are fired when a conglomerate downsizes. Watch as they navigate unemployment and find new ways to support their families.

Sonny Weaver (Costner) is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns. As NFL Draft Day approaches, he has to make some game-time decisions that will change the lives of aspiring pro football players.

Everyone loves an underdog story! Costner takes on the role of a coach who leads a new, inexperienced team of runners to victory. The film is based on an inspirational true story.

Watch the true story about three women at NASA who were the forces behind launching John Glenn into space. Kevin Costner plays a fictional role in this remarkable story, accompanied by powerhouses Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe.

As a married couple grieves the loss of their grown son, they make it their mission to save their grandson from the dangerous family that took him in.