The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,351 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, History, Romance, War
Released: 1992-08-26
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is The Last of the Mohicans worth watching?
Worth watching. Michael Mann's colonial-America adventure pairs Daniel Day-Lewis with stirring action, a lush score and a love story. It's romantic and violent, and the final stretch is some of the best action filmmaking of the era, even if the history is simplified.
Watch it if you
- love sweeping historical adventures
- like Daniel Day-Lewis as an action hero
- enjoy period romance with real action
Skip it if you
- want historical accuracy over drama
- dislike old-fashioned, earnest romance
Best for: Big movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Last of the Mohicans
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In war-torn colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native American allies, the aristocratic daughter of a British Colonel and her party are captured by a group of Huron warriors. Fortunately, a group of three Mohican trappers comes to their rescue.
The Last of the Mohicans parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Last of the Mohicans is an R-rated historical war film with graphic battle violence set during the French and Indian War, plus a romantic subplot.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts intense colonial-era warfare, captures, and battle violence between British, French, and Native American forces.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Last of the Mohicans
If you liked The Last of the Mohicans, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Braveheart (1995) — 95%: Epic historical action with a heroic, romantic lead
- Glory (1989) — 86%: Historical war drama with great performances and heartfelt stakes
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) — 85%: Beautiful action romance with heart and elegant fights
- The Thin Red Line (1998) — 85%: Serious war drama with a poetic, lyrical style
- Barry Lyndon (1975) — 90%: Visually rich period drama with a sweeping, doomed hero
- Heat (1995) — 89%: Michael Mann's other classic, with sharp, powerful action
Director
Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Hawkeye
- Madeleine Stowe as Cora
- Jodhi May as Alice
- Russell Means as Chingachgook
- Wes Studi as Magua
- Eric Schweig as Uncas
- Steven Waddington as Heyward
- Maurice Roëves as Colonel Munro
- Patrice Chéreau as General Montcalm
- Edward Blatchford as Jack Winthrop
The Last of the Mohicans FAQ
Is The Last of the Mohicans worth watching?
Worth watching. Michael Mann's colonial-America adventure pairs Daniel Day-Lewis with stirring action, a lush score and a love story. It's romantic and violent, and the final stretch is some of the best action filmmaking of the era, even if the history is simplified.
Where can I watch The Last of the Mohicans?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Last of the Mohicans OK for kids?
The Last of the Mohicans is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Last of the Mohicans is an R-rated historical war film with graphic battle violence set during the French and Indian War, plus a romantic subplot.
What movies are like The Last of the Mohicans?
If you liked The Last of the Mohicans, try Braveheart, Glory, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Thin Red Line.