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Dragonfly

Play trailer Poster for Dragonfly PG-13 Released Feb 22, 2002 1h 43m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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When a loved one dies, are they gone forever? As head of emergency services for Chicago Memorial Hospital, Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) is a respected expert in trauma and triage. But his professional knowledge provides little comfort when tragedy claims the life of his wife. A doctor herself, Emily Darrow (Susanna Thompson) was on a medical mercy mission when she died in a bus accident on a remote mountain road in Venezuela. Joe starts believing his wife is trying to communicate with him.
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Sappy, dull, and muddled, Dragonfly is too melancholic and cliched to generate much suspense.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Boring, phony and a complete waste of talent. Rated: 2/5 Dec 22, 2010 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader The undisputed king of the cornball concept, Kevin Costner has an uncanny aptitude for gravitating toward the dopiest projects in sight, but this time he's outdone himself. Feb 26, 2007 Full Review Colin Kennedy Empire Magazine Boy, does the final reel stink. Rated: 1/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews A well-intentioned misfire... Rated: 1.5/4 Oct 30, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Preposterously plotted, highly sentimental supernatural thrillers Rated: D Aug 17, 2011 Full Review Kit Bowen Hollywood.com Neither spooky nor otherworldly. Rated: 1/5 Nov 20, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sherri H This movie was fantastic, the fact that it wasn't received well is sad, Kathy Bates really knocked it out of the park again, and Kevin Kostner played his role to perfection. The twist and turns getting into the thick of the movie were never once predictable, and the ending required multiple tissues. I could watch it everyday and I have watched it at least 100 times. It was the first time I ever wanted to own a copy of a movie, and it was the first one I ever purchased. The only other movie I have ever purchased was "Chicago." My "Dragonfly" DVD is surprisingly in great condition considering how many times I have watched it and loaned it out to be enjoyed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Thomas M Fascinating movie I really liked it . I'm trying to watch it again and I can't find it ! Just stick with it , it has a awesome end I loved it . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/24 Full Review Twiggy H Didn't get far into this film before being pissed off - the segment where the guy blow off a suicide patient is just disgusting, it's exactly that horrible attitude that's why some people end up doing exactly that. That a side, the film was amaz-NOT.. Just, NOT. Just absolutely, bog standard eye watering, Nope. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Kathryn V Very underrated. First I wasn't going to watch it, Kevin Costner ER dr?, it was the thought his dead wife was trying to contact him. Yup, some action, I thought it was real good and satisfying ending. Don't ever listen to the critics. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Ritu R It was deep, moving and definitely heart touching, someone who has lost their loved ones can feel a bit more of it, The actors outdid themselves 🤍 Must Watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Russell H Far from the worst film that I've seen. The movie does keep you guessing as to what the resolution is going to be. Kevin Costner delivers a blah performance. Overall keeps you intrigued enough to keep watching. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Tom Shadyac

Director

Kevin Costner

Joe Darrow

Joe Morton

Hugh Campbell

Ron Rifkin

Charlie Dickinson

Linda Hunt

Sister Madeline

Susanna Thompson

Emily Darrow

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Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Dr. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife may be trying to communicate with him. Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER), a recent widower, misses his wife in the supernatural thriller "Dragonfly." Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Dr. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife may be trying to communicate with him. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife is trying to communicate with him in the supernatural thriller "Dragonfly." Dr. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife may be trying to communicate with him. View more photos

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Synopsis When a loved one dies, are they gone forever? As head of emergency services for Chicago Memorial Hospital, Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) is a respected expert in trauma and triage. But his professional knowledge provides little comfort when tragedy claims the life of his wife. A doctor herself, Emily Darrow (Susanna Thompson) was on a medical mercy mission when she died in a bus accident on a remote mountain road in Venezuela. Joe starts believing his wife is trying to communicate with him.
Director
Tom Shadyac
Producer
Mark Johnson, Tom Shadyac, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum
Screenwriter
David Seltzer, Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson, Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
NDE Productions, Shady Acres Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Mild Sensuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$30.1M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)