Waterworld

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Waterworld

PG-13

1995

2h 16m

Sci-Fi

Action

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After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland.

Critics Consensus

Though it suffered from toxic buzz at the time of its release, Waterworld is ultimately an ambitious misfire: an extravagant sci-fi flick with some decent moments and a lot of silly ones.

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

Jul 28

The many visual effects are more than adequate to distract one from the film’s numerous plot holes, incongruities and unrealized possibilities.

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Craig MacInnis

Toronto Star

Jul 28

2/4

Far from being the magnificent bomb many had predicted, Waterworld is worse. It's mediocre, and that just won't do.

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Rob Lowing

Sydney Morning Herald

Jul 28

2.5/4

You can't dismiss the film's ambitions, Sci-fi movie fans especially will be impressed by its grungy recreation of life where, as inhabitants constantly note, "nothing is free in Waterworld."

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Matthew Soergel

Florida Times-Union

Apr 6

3/5

An entertaining if occasionally lamebrain adventure.

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

Dec 17

4/5

The film offers plenty of comic-book heroics and explosive stunts, and Costner gives one of his finest performances as the half man/half fish whose steely character holds this full-blooded epic adventure together.

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Simon Brew

Den of Geek

Jul 28

3/5

I like Waterworld. Always did, and continue to do so. It’s no classic, it’s horribly derivative of the Mad Max saga at times, but I always warmed to the sheer scale of it.

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David H.

@rivrocks May 11

I've always liked this movie. Good action, good acting, good sets and cinematography.

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Kyle G

@Nightkicker May 10

Not nearly as bad as its reputation. And holy smokes, Jeanne Tripplehorn looks like Katherine Heigl.

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lolblog T

@RT47829063 Apr 13

5 out of 10, i like movies that involve world scenarios, but it was very generic i gotta admit, however i like the main characters so much, if it wasnt for that, i would have suffered watching it enterely, that's why for me it just an ok movie.

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Dylan V.

@dylanvining Mar 31

Great movie definitely wish they made more

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Dixie M.

@DMDarne123 Mar 15

I have to say this movie is not that bad I actually enjoyed it to be honest. 8/10

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Terry W

@RT71008939 Mar 4

Not understanding the hate. It's a great movie. Mad Max but in the ocean!

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Kevin Reynolds

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Kevin Costner

Mariner

Dennis Hopper

Deacon

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Helen

Tina Majorino

Enola

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Synopsis

After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Producer: Charles Gordon, John Davis, Kevin Costner
Screenwriter: Jonathan Levine, Peter Rader, David Twohy
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 28, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $88.2M
Runtime: 2h 16m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo