Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007)

78% of users liked it
(3,506 ratings)

Director Yves Simoneau explores the plight of the American Indian in the later half of the 19th century in this docudrama exploring the effects of westward expansion and based on the book by Dee Brown. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 15 min.
Directed By: Yves Simoneau
Genres: Western, Drama, Television

In Theaters: May 27, 2007 Wide
On DVD: Sep 11, 2007
Studio: Home Box Office (HBO)

Critic Reviews

Sarah Boslaugh, Playback:stl
..an old-fashioned Hollywood-style historical epic with first-rate production values, a high-powered cast and a script full of high-toned dialogue...
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media
Melancholy saga of twilight of the American Indian.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A finely photographed made for television feature movie.

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Featured Audience Ratings

danny d

manipulation was a much greater weapon used by whites against native americans during the move west, and the film does a solid job of dealing with how that manipulation worked. solid script and photography, decent acting, overall fairly inspiring but sad film.
Mason W

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is such a powerful and well done film. The story is factual and takes place in the late 19th Century. During this time a lot of changes were occurring with the expansion of the USA further west, discovery of gold and more that the Indians were at a… More
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is such a powerful and well done film. The story is factual and takes place in the late 19th Century. During this time a lot of changes were occurring with the expansion of the USA further west, discovery of gold and more that the Indians were at a constant flux. All the sacred land and laws that were passed originally with USA were being constantly changed...I was very shocked in the way people that were humane made others live and parish...very eye opening and done well...must see!
Thomas J

Not a documentary but still educational!! A must see!! Can America learn from past mistakes? Helping with the best of intentions, only works if you listen before you decide how to help!
Jeffrey M

A very well done look at the events leading up to Wounded Knee. The history between the government and the Indians is long and complicated, and I really enjoyed how the movie at least attempted to show some of that complexity. Adrian Quinn was strong, as was August Schellenberg as… More
A very well done look at the events leading up to Wounded Knee. The history between the government and the Indians is long and complicated, and I really enjoyed how the movie at least attempted to show some of that complexity. Adrian Quinn was strong, as was August Schellenberg as Sitting Bull. It's a tragic story, but one that needed to be told.
ashley h

Good movie,but WAY too slow.
Leo L

Although this is definitely a great novel of the 20th Century, I have to admit that the film SHOULD HAVE captured the essence of the book in following the lives of Native American tribes as detailed in the novel. Despite time constrictions, viewers would have enjoyed seeing the visual… More
Although this is definitely a great novel of the 20th Century, I have to admit that the film SHOULD HAVE captured the essence of the book in following the lives of Native American tribes as detailed in the novel. Despite time constrictions, viewers would have enjoyed seeing the visual details of all tribes that the novel depicts in various events. For those who admire the Native American movies and stories, it would have been a great follow-up after the "Into the West" collection.