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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

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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

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Colin Kennedy

Empire Magazine

Boy, does the final reel stink.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 30, 2006

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A well-intentioned misfire...

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 30, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Preposterously plotted, highly sentimental supernatural thrillers

Rated: D

Aug 17, 2011

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Kit Bowen

Hollywood.com

Neither spooky nor otherworldly.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 20, 2008

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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 0.5/5 Stars • 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 4/5 Stars • 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 5/5 Stars • 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 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review angela e It was very sad, but I liked it. It was poignant. Deep Sigh! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/16/24 Full Review C K This movie was done so well idk why people claim it wasn’t. Completely underrated, Kevin’s acting was incredible and the rest of the cast as well. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 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.

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.

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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: Universal Pictures, Shady Acres Entertainment, NDE Productions
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)