The Last of the Mohicans (1992): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 action adventure film directed by Michael Mann, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe. It is partly based on The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $75.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Sound, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Last of the Mohicans About?
The premise of The Last of the Mohicans without spoilers, adapted from The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the brutal French and Indian War, three Mohican brothers—Chingachgook, Uncas, and the skilled frontiersman Hawkeye—become embroiled in a dangerous mission. They must rescue two daughters of a British colonel from those who betray them. Their perilous journey tests their courage, loyalty, and the enduring strength of their brotherhood as they navigate a landscape of conflict and shifting allegiances.
The Last of the Mohicans Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on novel
- woman in jeopardy
- colonial america
- long rifle
- waterfall
- forest
- french and indian war
- british colonialism
- warfare
- artillery
- scantily clad female
- huron indian
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- mohawk indian
- 1750s
- mohawk tribe
- sedition
- year 1757
- jumping into water
- war club
- sister sister relationship
- brutality
- revenge
- love triangle
- famous score
- frontier
- murdered with an axe
- mohawk haircut
- seven years' war
- american history
- damsel in distress
- flintlock rifle
- flintlock pistol
- kissing while having sex
- colonialism
- interracial adoption
- interracial relationship
- long haired male
- trench
- wheel
- retreat
- withdrawal
- enemy lines
- enemy soldier
- burial ground
- assertion
- french
- army
- warrior
- shot with an arrow
- tied up
The Last of the Mohicans Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis leads the cast, with Madeleine Stowe. Directed by Michael Mann.
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Director Michael Mann
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The Last of the Mohicans Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Last of the Mohicans 76 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Last of the Mohicans Plot Summary
What happens in The Last of the Mohicans from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of the chaotic French and Indian War, Major Duncan Heyward (Daniel Day-Lewis) arrives in Albany, New York, during the vibrant autumn of 1757. He is on a mission from Colonel Edmund Munro, the commander of Fort William Henry, which is tucked away in the picturesque Adirondack Mountains. Heyward’s duty involves escorting Munro’s daughters, Cora and Alice, to the safety of their father’s fortress. Just before embarking, he attempts to express his romantic interest in Cora, but she delicately requests more time to make her choice.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last of the Mohicans, scene by scene
The Last of the Mohicans Box Office & Budget
The Last of the Mohicans grossed $75.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$75.5M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $75.5M
- Budget
- $40M
The Last of the Mohicans Awards & Nominations
The Last of the Mohicans won 1 Oscar, including Sound, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1993, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
3 wins9 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1993 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Oscars 1993 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Sound
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Golden Globes 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score
The Last of the Mohicans Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Last of the Mohicans.
How Well Do You Know The Last of the Mohicans?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Major Duncan Heyward assigned to escort?
The Last of the Mohicans Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “라스트 모히칸” and “El último de los mohicanos”.
- Also known as
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- 라스트 모히칸
- El último de los mohicanos
- O Último dos Moicanos
- Le Dernier des Mohicans
- Ostatni Mohikanin
- Ultimul mohican
- Последний из могикан
- Viimeinen mohikaani
- ラスト・オブ・モヒカン
- Апошні з магіканаў
- Последният мохикан
- Der letzte Mohikaner
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- Posljednji Mohikanac
- L'ultimo dei Mohicani
- Paskutinis mohikanas
- Son Mohikan
- Poslední Mohykán
- Den sidste mohikaner
- Viimane mohikaanlane
- Den siste Mohikanen
- Ο τελευταίος των Μοϊκανών
- Az utolsó mohikán
- Pēdējais Mohikānis
- Последњи Мохиканац
- El último mohicano
- 大地英豪
- Останній з могікан
- Sonuncu mogikan
- Վերջին Մոհիկանը
- 最后的摩根战士
- โมฮีกัน จอมอหังการ
- 最后一个莫西干人
- 最后的莫西干人
- 最后的莫希干人
- Den siste Mohikaner
- המוהיקני האחרון
- Posledný Mohykán
- Paskutinysis mohikanas
- Người Mohican Cuối Cùng
- 最後的摩根戰士, უკანასკნელი მოჰიკანი
- L’últim dels mohicans
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The Last of the Mohicans FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Last of the Mohicans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last of the Mohicans?
The Last of the Mohicans runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Last of the Mohicans released?
The Last of the Mohicans was released on September 25, 1992.
Who directed The Last of the Mohicans?
The Last of the Mohicans was directed by Michael Mann.
More films by Michael Mann Who is in the cast of The Last of the Mohicans?
The Last of the Mohicans stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe.
How much did The Last of the Mohicans make at the box office?
The Last of the Mohicans grossed $75.5 million worldwide on a budget of $40 million.
How is The Last of the Mohicans rated?
The Last of the Mohicans has 76 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is The Last of the Mohicans based on a book?
Yes. The Last of the Mohicans is partly adapted from The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper.
What awards did The Last of the Mohicans win?
The Last of the Mohicans won 3 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the BAFTA 1993.
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