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Waterworld

  • 1995
  • PG-13
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995)
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Adventure EpicDystopian Sci-FiQuestSea AdventureSteampunkActionAdventureSci-Fi

In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young g... Read allIn a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land.In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land.

  • Director
    • Kevin Reynolds
  • Writers
    • Peter Rader
    • David Twohy
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Dennis Hopper
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    218K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,474
    104
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writers
      • Peter Rader
      • David Twohy
    • Stars
      • Kevin Costner
      • Jeanne Tripplehorn
      • Dennis Hopper
    • 491User reviews
    • 121Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Mariner
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Helen
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Deacon
    Tina Majorino
    Tina Majorino
    • Enola
    Chaim Jeraffi
    Chaim Jeraffi
    • Drifter
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Gatesman
    R.D. Call
    • Enforcer
    Zitto Kazann
    Zitto Kazann
    • Elder…
    Leonardo Cimino
    Leonardo Cimino
    • Elder
    Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    • Priam
    Luke Ka'ili Jr.
    • Boy
    Anthony DeMasters
    • Boy
    Willy Petrovic
    • Boy
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Banker
    Lanny Flaherty
    Lanny Flaherty
    • Trader
    Robert A. Silverman
    Robert A. Silverman
    • Hydroholic
    Gerard Murphy
    Gerard Murphy
    • Nord
    Sab Shimono
    Sab Shimono
    • Elder
    • Director
      • Kevin Reynolds
    • Writers
      • Peter Rader
      • David Twohy
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The preferred three-hour cut of director Kevin Reynolds was drastically edited back to a 135-minute theatrical version by Kevin Costner and the studio, probably in an effort to recoup the film's inflated $175 million dollar budget (since Costner's previous 3-hour movie Wyatt Earp (1994) had been a box office bomb). ABC later broadcast an extended TV version that restored almost 40 minutes of deleted scenes, which explain more about the world, the people who live there, the Smokers' religious beliefs and their ability to refine crude oil. The additional scenes also tie up several loose ends in the theatrical release. Being a TV special, this version was also censored for violence and language. A fan-edit of the film, called 'Waterworld: The Ulysses Cut' (named after a restored scene at the end), was later made in an attempt to create the most complete version of the movie. It was compiled from several broadcast versions, containing all of the additional footage from the TV version while restoring the previously censored parts. In an unexpected turn, the original distributor officially sanctioned this fan-edit by releasing it in a box-set with the other two versions. This Ulysses Cut was remastered in high-definition though, created with original footage rather than lower-quality broadcast material.
    • Goofs
      The crude oil contained in The Smokers' tanker would not be able to power their boats, jet skis and other engines without refinement, or high octane required for the seaplane. It would stand to reason that The Smokers possessed the ability to minimally refine the crude oil so that it would run their engines, but not burn efficiently & smoke - giving them the name "Smokers".
    • Quotes

      Depth Gauge: [Sees the Mariner's lit flare about to fall on the oil. An end to his miserable existence] Oh, thank God!

      [Kaboom]

    • Crazy credits
      The Earth in the Universal logo zooms into the Mariner's boat, with the ice caps melting and causing the world to be flooded.
    • Alternate versions
      The ABC television version restores nearly 40 minutes of material Universal Pictures and Kevin Costner cut from the original release against the will of director 'Kevin Reynolds'. It explains more clearly the relationship between the Mariner and Helen, and the secret behind the origin of Dry Land. The additional material includes:
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Clueless/An Awfully Big Adventure/Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home/Living in Oblivion/Bandit Queen (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Music Box Theme
      Composed by Mark Isham

    User reviews491

    Featured review
    7/10

    20 years later, it has aged well and is better than most sci-fi coming out these days

    Ok, it was a financial disaster. So what? The film itself may have a few too many cliches but is not bad; I'd say it is actually very enjoyable for sci-fi fans.
    • vithiet
    • Dec 28, 2018
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mundo acuático
    • Filming locations
      • Waipi'o Valley, Hawaii, USA(Final scene when they find dry land)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Gordon Company
      • Davis Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $175,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $88,246,220
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,171,780
      • Jul 30, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $264,218,220
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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