Waterworld

PG-13

Released Jul 28, 1995

2h 16m

Sci-Fi

Action

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47%

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66 Reviews

43%

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100,000+ Ratings

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.

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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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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

That Costner's antihero should be so fundamentally dislikable is entirely acceptable - after all, the Mariner's arc makes him an eternal outsider... - but that he should also be deadly dull is less so

Jan 21, 2019

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Dolores Barclay

Associated Press

Costner... is totally humorless and as dreary as the landscape he travels. And the uninspired and often inane dialogue in Peter Rader and David Twohy's script doesn't help.

Jun 12, 2018

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Waterworld is a pretty damn good summer movie. There, I've said it...it's a breezy, clever entertainment with stirring effects.

Feb 16, 2018

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

Dennis Hopper is hilariously evil, upstages Kevin Costner in every scene, and is a much-needed breath of fresh sea air.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 29, 2024

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D.M. Palmer

Vague Visages

This one is a hydro-punk war of all against all...

Nov 8, 2023

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Sheila Reid

Women in the Life

This should be called “What in the World."

May 13, 2022

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Noah G

Waterworld Rules! I’ve seen it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Vanessa S

I absolutely love this classic punk rock sci-fi, salty- aired film. A favorite of mine, I’ve lost count of how many times i’ve watched it. That being said, It’ll always have a special place in my heart!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/12/24

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Firstname L

I loved the quirky weirdness of it. Something different and out of the box. A what if type film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Noneya B

Interesting concept, sometimes it's quite good. There's some story issues, some pacing issues and the film feels a bit like it's uncertain what to be in a few films. Not as bad as it's reviewed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Simone C

I always liked this movie and I don't understand why it gets so much hate. Love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/24

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Jeremiah M

The sets are incredible and the stunt team did a fantastic job. The movie is goofy but I'll still give it five stars for the crew that did great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Kevin Reynolds

Director

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Mariner

Dennis Hopper

Deacon

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Helen

Tina Majorino

Enola

Michael Jeter

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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: Universal Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Gordon Company
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

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