The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is an epic historical drama directed by Michael Mann and based on James Fenimore Cooper’s 1826 novel of the same name. The film is set during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Hawkeye, a white man adopted by the Mohican tribe, and Madeleine Stowe as Cora Munro, the daughter of a British officer. The movie is known for its sweeping action, intense romance, and powerful cinematography.

The story takes place in 1757 during the conflict between the British and French forces in North America. The British are trying to defend their colonies against French forces, who are allied with Native American tribes. The film follows Nathaniel “Hawkeye” Poe (Daniel Day-Lewis), a frontiersman who was adopted by Chingachgook (Russell Means), the last chief of the Mohican tribe, and his son Uncas (Eric Schweig). Together, they live freely in the wilderness, caught between the fighting colonial powers.

Hawkeye, Chingachgook, and Uncas become embroiled in the war when they rescue Cora Munro (Madeleine Stowe) and her sister Alice (Jodhi May), who are traveling to Fort William Henry to meet their father, Colonel Munro (Maurice Roëves). The journey is perilous, as they are hunted by Magua (Wes Studi), a Huron warrior with a deep personal grudge against Colonel Munro.

As Hawkeye and Cora fall in love, they must navigate the dangers of war, political intrigue, and personal vendettas while trying to survive in a land torn apart by conflict. The film builds to a climactic final battle, with love, loyalty, and survival at the center of the story.