Waterworld

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Waterworld

PG-13

Released Jul 28, 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.

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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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Tanner _

2.5/4 Good acting, and watchable, but more imagination went into setting and action than story, and climax is spoiled by ridiculous credibility.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Commin C

A classic 90's movie that makes for a great watch on a hot summers day. You get an awesome cast and LOTS of water!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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William B

This movie deserves a little more credit than it gets.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Eric W

I have always loved this movie and believe it’s underrated. It has its flaws, but it’s a really cool concept and has cool scenery and good action. I like post-apocalypse type stories, so that helps. I really don’t see why this gets so many bad reviews.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Alexander O

Technical achievement, yes. Largely spoiled by Kevin Costner's very, very, very limited range… and wooden performances from the remaining cast. However, Hopper and Jeter knew exactly what kind of movie they were in.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Gary O

Jeanne Tripplehorn felt out of place in this movie. Her facial expressions didn’t match any of the scenes.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/24

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Kevin Reynolds

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Kevin Costner

Mariner

Dennis Hopper

Deacon

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Helen

Tina Majorino

Enola

Michael Jeter

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Waterworld: Official Clip - Death From Above

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Waterworld: Official Clip - Atoll Escape

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Waterworld: Official Clip - Attack on the Atoll

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Waterworld: Official Clip - The Mariner Is Freed

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Waterworld: Official Clip - Sentenced to Be Recycled

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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

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