5 Kevin Costner TV shows and movies that are a must watch as the actor turns 70 

Kevin Costner, the American actor and filmmaker, needs no introduction. Even after an acting career spanning 45+ years, the actor is still ruling the audiences' hearts and has recently released his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga trilogy, in which he serves as an actor, director, writer, and producer.

Beginning his career in 1981, Costner rose to fame with movies like A Perfect World, The Bodyguard, and Field of Dreams. He is a proud recipient of two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.

On the actor's 70th birthday, we've compiled a list of the top five TV shows and movies that every Costner fan should see.

*Disclaimer: This article is based on the author's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.*

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5 Kevin Costner TV shows and movies to watch on the actor's 70th birthday

5) 500 Nations

An American documentary for the history buffs, this 8-part miniseries is based on the eponymous book by Alvin M. Josephy Jr. The show follows the account of the Native Americans of North and Central America from the pre-Columbian era to the end of the 19th century.

Aired in 1995 on CBS, Kevin Costner hosted this miniseries, and it is a must-watch for all history fans. The documentary is made with pictorials, eyewitnesses, and graphics and features talents like Graham Greene, Tom Jackson, and Kurtwood Smith, along with Costner.

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4) JFK

JFK, a 1991 political thriller that examined the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the US. Kevin Costner stars as Jim Garrison, a New Orleans district attorney who suspected that Kennedy's assassination was a big conspiracy and Lee Oswald was just a pawn in it.

Costner's performance was highly praised, and the movie became one of the biggest political hits, winning two Academy Awards and one Golden Globe award.

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3) Hatfields & McCoys

It seems like Kevin Costner was born for Western film noir, as he stars as William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield in this Civil War-based feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys. Starting in 1863, the feud extended to the early years of the Reconstruction.

This 2012 Western miniseries was produced by the History channel. The series not only won Costner an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie but also recorded the highest ratings for a history show ever, making its premiere the most-watched single broadcast on ad-supported cable ever.

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2) Bull Durham

A 1988 American romantic sports film, which became a huge commercial success, grossing over $50 million above its estimated budget. Kevin Costner plays Lawrence "Crash" Davis, a veteran AAA Richmond Braves player who is tasked with teaching a rookie pitcher, Ebby Calvin, ahead of a major league baseball game.

The two men bond over their love for the sport when a fan comes between them. Hailed as one of the best sports movies out there, it sure deserves a high spot on this list.

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1) Yellowstone

This list would have been incomplete without Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone, especially after all the beef between him and Kevin Costner, which led to the latter's exit from Season 5, Part B.

But if we separate the off-screen drama from the show for a minute, this Neo-Western drama about the Dutton family and their life on the Montana ranch is worth watching. Kevin Costner stars as John Dutton, the family patriarch and a cowboy who tries his best to keep the Montana ranch with his family and tries to protect it from his many enemies. Since the show recently concluded with its Season 5, now is the perfect time to watch it; if you still haven't.

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